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SV52 UPZ

2002 Mazda B Series

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

258,475 mi
Last recorded258,475 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda B Series88,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV52 UPZ
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 258,475 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Handbrake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 248,648 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Towbar slighty corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2021 237,137 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 218,465 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 200,534 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 184,382 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 183,928 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 183,320 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 183,123 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 183,120 miles

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

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brakes not checked due to burst pipe

Pass 26 Nov 2012 182,401 miles

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

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

centre exhaust hanger broken

Fail 26 Nov 2012 182,401 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

centre exhaust hanger broken

Pass 9 Dec 2011 180,995 miles

front brake discs some corrosion

some corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 17 Jan 2011 178,688 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 178,656 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 175,070 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 172,588 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 165,475 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

brake pipes some corrosion

Pass 13 Dec 2006 137,642 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 107,806 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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SV52 UPZ is a 2002 Mazda B Series in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SV52 UPZ, 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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What year was SV52 UPZ registered?

SV52 UPZ is a 2002 Mazda B Series, first registered on 18 December 2002.

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