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SN02 YFY

2002 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

100,609 mi
Last recorded100,609 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda B Series88,277 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN02 YFY
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 100,609 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive At body mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive At body mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 100,606 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Wrong bulb fitted. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Lens damaged. (4.4.3 (a))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive At body mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive At body mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 95,551 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 95,334 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded up the side of fuel tank (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s rear at shock (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 91,730 miles

CLUTCH SLIPPING

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

n/s idler arm slight plaY

Fail 26 Jul 2016 91,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

CLUTCH SLIPPING

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

n/s idler arm slight plaY

Pass 12 Aug 2015 88,637 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play idler (2.2.B.1f)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2015 88,573 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

exhaust brackets insecure

Pass 25 Jul 2014 84,796 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Jul 2014 84,796 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 81,134 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 25 Jul 2012 68,376 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 68,376 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 60,324 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 54,281 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front brake discs (inner faces) corroded & pitted

exhaust bracket on rear silencer corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2009 48,579 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Jul 2009 48,579 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 44,795 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 44,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 38,796 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 38,556 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 34,162 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda B Series?

Based on 136,422 MOT tests across 9,870 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
5,432
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
9,870
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,638
fog lamp not working 5,286
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,589
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,901
Registration plate lamp not working 2,281
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SN02 YFY is a 2002 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2002 Mazda B Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 88,277 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda B Series fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 9,638 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SN02 YFY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda B Series typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 24 years old, this Mazda B Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SN02 YFY is a 2002 Mazda B Series, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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