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Y12 ROY

2002 Mazda B Series

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

46,377 mi
Last recorded46,377 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda B Series88,277 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY12 ROY
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 46,377 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 46,345 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2024 46,301 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 46,228 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 46,061 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2021 45,630 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 45,426 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 45,200 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 43,048 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 41,515 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2016 39,410 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 34,904 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 33,509 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 31,876 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 29,466 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 29,463 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 May 2011 24,910 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 23,353 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 20,943 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 20,942 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2008 18,813 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 18,813 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 May 2007 17,291 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 15,588 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 15,588 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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Y12 ROY is a 2002 Mazda B Series in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 Y12 ROY, 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 Y12 ROY registered?

Y12 ROY is a 2002 Mazda B Series, first registered on 28 May 2002.

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