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VN51 VRK

2002 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

278,255 mi
Last recorded278,255 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda B Series88,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 VRK
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 278,255 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

lower rad support corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2026 278,255 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

lower rad support corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2024 272,745 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Dec 2023 266,979 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 27 Dec 2023 266,979 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 260,619 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 28 Dec 2022 260,619 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 254,264 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2021 254,264 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded before and after the flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 248,815 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 248,815 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 243,218 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2019 243,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 237,427 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 231,481 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2017 231,464 miles

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

Offside Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 225,169 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 28 Dec 2016 225,169 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 218,664 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2014 101,643 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 29 Dec 2014 101,643 miles

Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 95,621 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 88,815 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 7 Jan 2013 88,815 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 81,700 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 74,220 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 20 Jan 2010 67,047 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 58,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 58,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 50,383 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2008 50,383 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

nail in n/s rear tyre

Pass 31 Jan 2007 41,625 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 41,625 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 32,350 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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VN51 VRK is a 2002 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 VN51 VRK, 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 VN51 VRK registered?

VN51 VRK is a 2002 Mazda B Series, first registered on 7 February 2002.

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