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WU52 YMW

2002 Mazda B Series

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

208,555 mi
Last recorded208,555 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda B Series88,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU52 YMW
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2023 208,555 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 208,238 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 207,525 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 206,634 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

both front inner wheel arches corroded

corrosion under battery tray

rear crossbeam fuel tank mounting corrode

Fail 24 Jan 2020 206,625 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

both front inner wheel arches corroded

corrosion under battery tray

offside front out rigger corroded

rear crossbeam fuel tank mountain corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2019 205,852 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 204,409 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fog lamp came on when tapped

Number plate lights loose

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Slight corrosion to both front body mountings

Fail 14 Jun 2018 204,409 miles

Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Bonnet (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fog lamp came on when tapped

Number plate lights loose

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Slight corrosion to both front body mountings

Pass 8 Jun 2017 201,621 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Fail 25 May 2017 201,605 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Brake hose excessively deteriorated not secure (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 193,880 miles

Front cross member starting to corrode under radiator

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 185,494 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 185,425 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

front cross member corroded and holed

front cv boots perished

fuel lines corroded

play in front wheel bearings

whole vehicle chassis corroded

clutch slave cylinder leaking fluid

Pass 20 Sep 2013 174,887 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2013 174,886 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

all fuel lines heavily corroded

offside and nearside front brake disc plates heavily pitted on inner faces

Pass 21 Sep 2012 164,632 miles

corrosion in underside of car

Fail 20 Sep 2012 164,631 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

corrosion in underside of car

Pass 11 Aug 2011 154,100 miles

BONNET HAS CORROSION ON INSIDE

CHASSIS IS COVERED IN SURFACE RUST

FRONT BRAKE DISK SURFACE CORROSION

REAR BRAKE FERRELLS SURFACE RUST

REAR DIFF LEAKING

Pass 23 Aug 2010 144,066 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 133,123 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 133,123 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 119,939 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 119,913 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2007 101,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2007 101,764 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2006 81,833 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate in poor condition

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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WU52 YMW is a 2002 Mazda B Series in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 WU52 YMW, 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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WU52 YMW is a 2002 Mazda B Series, first registered on 7 September 2002.

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