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YC52 GBV

2002 Mazda B Series

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

151,999 mi
Last recorded151,999 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda B Series88,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC52 GBV
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 151,999 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 149,733 miles

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

Lots of underbody and suspension arms etc are rusty.

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

Several brake hoses are rusty on ends.

Pass 21 Dec 2021 148,994 miles

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

Brake pipes,chassis and underbody etc covered with under seal.

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 79,147 miles

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

Front brake hoses are rusty on ends.

Lots of underbody and chassis etc is rusty.

Pass 18 Nov 2019 78,547 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 76,910 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 73,430 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 70,266 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 69,375 miles

both front to rear fuel pipes corroded

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Fail 8 Dec 2014 69,372 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

both front to rear fuel pipes corroded

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Nov 2013 67,166 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

chassis corroded

exhaust bracket broken

nearside front indicator lens broken

nearside front tyre cracking

wiper blades splitting

Fail 14 Nov 2013 67,166 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

chassis corroded

exhaust bracket broken

nearside front indicator lens broken

nearside front tyre cracking

wiper blades splitting

Fail 17 Apr 2012 61,471 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 61,471 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 52,705 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2010 52,704 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 47,001 miles

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

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

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

O/S Door mirror slightly damaged

O/S Rear light repaired

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

Fail 9 Oct 2009 46,951 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

O/S Door mirror slightly damaged

O/S Rear light repaired

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 41,599 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 41,599 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

offside front tyre wearing close to wearbands(centre)

oil leak to engine(filter area)

slight play in offside front steering idler drag link assembly

Pass 5 Jun 2007 35,318 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 35,222 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 25,954 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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YC52 GBV is a 2002 Mazda B Series in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YC52 GBV, 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 YC52 GBV registered?

YC52 GBV is a 2002 Mazda B Series, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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