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TC51 FFC

2002 Mazda B Series

Black Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

116,708 mi
Last recorded116,708 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda B Series88,277 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTC51 FFC
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 116,708 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 115,359 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 113,927 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 112,086 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 110,020 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box droparm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 110,020 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box droparm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 107,421 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 107,421 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 106,059 miles

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

brake pipes greased

Fail 17 Oct 2017 106,059 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake pipes greased

Pass 17 Aug 2016 103,780 miles

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

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 13 Aug 2015 96,547 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 96,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 61,435 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

power steering has slight leak

Fail 14 Feb 2014 61,433 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside 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 Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

power steering has slight leak

Pass 8 Feb 2013 73,952 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 73,952 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

batery in secure

Pass 12 Dec 2011 63,921 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 62,241 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 174,826 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 51,745 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 51,409 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 47,687 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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TC51 FFC is a 2002 Mazda B Series in Black with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 TC51 FFC, 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 TC51 FFC registered?

TC51 FFC is a 2002 Mazda B Series, first registered on 4 April 2002.

Is TC51 FFC safe to buy?

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