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VE02 APK

2002 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

105,388 mi
Last recorded105,388 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Mazda B Series88,277 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE02 APK
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2015 105,388 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chassis has heavy corrosion

Pass 10 Mar 2014 95,365 miles

all tyres close to legal limit

driveshaft boots worn

n/s/r light lense cracked

rear bumper damaged

rear shackle bushs worn

slight exhaust blow on manifold

wiper blades worn

Pass 6 Mar 2013 85,680 miles

chassis slightly rusty

rear brakes fluctuating

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 7 Mar 2012 70,151 miles

metal brake and fuel pipes coroded

o/s/f wheel bearing slight play

o/s/r light lens cracked

wipers worn

Fail 28 Feb 2012 70,151 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

metal brake and fuel pipes coroded

o/s/f wheel bearing slight play

o/s/r light lens cracked

wipers worn

Pass 14 Feb 2011 74,836 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2011 74,834 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 74,838 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2010 74,834 miles

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

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 74,834 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 74,834 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 74,830 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 74,830 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 65,802 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 65,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2006 50,701 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2006 50,701 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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VE02 APK is a 2002 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 VE02 APK, 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 VE02 APK registered?

VE02 APK is a 2002 Mazda B Series, first registered on 17 August 2002.

Is VE02 APK safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE02 APK shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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