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SW02 FMG

2002 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

199,421 mi
Last recorded199,421 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda B Series88,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW02 FMG
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 199,421 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 177,696 miles

no rear seats fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2015 166,162 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 154,581 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2014 154,487 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2013 145,230 miles

BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS SLIGHTLY NOISEY

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs and pads worn

general under body corrosion

Fail 11 Jul 2013 145,228 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS SLIGHTLY NOISEY

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs and pads worn

fuel pipes rusty

general under body corrosion

oil leaks

Pass 20 Oct 2011 126,724 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 126,721 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 126,210 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre cracking

oil level low (attention required)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 120,107 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 113,400 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 113,400 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 102,053 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 83,545 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 68,187 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 68,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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SW02 FMG is a 2002 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SW02 FMG, 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 SW02 FMG registered?

SW02 FMG is a 2002 Mazda B Series, first registered on 30 May 2002.

Is SW02 FMG safe to buy?

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