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WX52 TEV

2002 Mazda B Series

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

142,465 mi
Last recorded142,465 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda B Series88,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX52 TEV
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 142,465 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

General under body and chassis corrosion

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 142,464 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

General under body and chassis corrosion

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 135,986 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

age related under body corrosion

Pass 14 Feb 2020 129,879 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Slight corrosion on chassis

Pass 28 Mar 2019 121,537 miles

patches of underside corrosion

Pass 19 Oct 2018 120,351 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 114,425 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 107,919 miles

age related under body corrosion

Fail 7 Sep 2016 107,919 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

age related under body corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2015 90,378 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 90,367 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 69,726 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 69,721 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 68,700 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 65,178 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

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

Fail 1 May 2012 65,176 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

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

Pass 4 May 2011 58,366 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2011 58,360 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 50,144 miles

N/S/F tyre slightly perished

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2010 50,144 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

N/S/F tyre slightly perished

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 44,343 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 37,744 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 37,744 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 32,180 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 26,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

o/s & n/s wiper rubbers split

rattle from n/s engine mounting when engine is started

silencer strap split

Pass 5 Jul 2006 26,032 miles

o/s & n/s wiper rubbers split

rattle from n/s engine mounting when engine is started

silencer strap split

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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WX52 TEV is a 2002 Mazda B Series in Red 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 WX52 TEV, 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 WX52 TEV registered?

WX52 TEV is a 2002 Mazda B Series, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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