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VU52 PNZ

2002 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

129,106 mi
Last recorded129,106 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda B Series88,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 PNZ
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 129,106 miles

Both rear leaf springs are splayed slightly

Drivers seat in poor condition

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Surface corrosion to the NS and OS chassis legs at rear

Pass 13 Feb 2018 124,171 miles

Front no#plate damaged

Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing NS and OS (2.4.B.1c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit NS and OS (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 116,082 miles

Both rear chassis legs surface corrosion

Front no#plate damaged

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 115,899 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Front and rear mountings are broken (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Both rear chassis legs surface corrosion

Front no#plate damaged

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 108,560 miles

Drivers seat is worn

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (2.7.4)

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired NS and OS (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 101,803 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 94,624 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 94,624 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 85,227 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 85,227 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 76,526 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 66,043 miles

Front no#plate damaged.

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2010 57,929 miles

SRS lamp is on

Fail 22 Feb 2010 57,926 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

SRS lamp is on

Pass 5 Feb 2009 50,244 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 42,442 miles

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

slight damage to offside front bumper

Pass 28 Feb 2007 35,762 miles

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

front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Fail 29 Sep 2006 33,234 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

N/S/R Tyre Nail In tread

O/S/R Tyre Low Tread 2.5mm

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 33,234 miles

N/S/R Tyre Nail In tread

O/S/R Tyre Low Tread 2.5mm

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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VU52 PNZ is a 2002 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VU52 PNZ, 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 VU52 PNZ registered?

VU52 PNZ is a 2002 Mazda B Series, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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