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YJ02 OFV

2002 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

172,235 mi
Last recorded172,235 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda B Series88,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ02 OFV
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 172,235 miles

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

Front wipers slightly smearing

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

brake and steering fluid slightly low

middle exhaust bracket detatched

oil leak

surface rust on all wheel arches

surface rust underbody

vehicle tested in wet condition

Fail 7 Feb 2017 172,232 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

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

Front wipers slightly smearing

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

brake and steering fluid slightly low

middle exhaust bracket detatched

oil leak

surface rust on all wheel arches

surface rust underbody

vehicle tested in wet condition

Pass 17 Feb 2016 162,337 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 162,150 miles

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

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 151,075 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 151,075 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 141,190 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 141,190 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 130,271 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 130,266 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 118,575 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

fuel pipes slight corrosion

Fail 21 Feb 2012 118,575 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

fuel pipes slight corrosion

Pass 10 Feb 2011 106,564 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 94,890 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 94,890 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 81,921 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 69,472 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 58,223 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 46,135 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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YJ02 OFV is a 2002 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YJ02 OFV, 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 YJ02 OFV registered?

YJ02 OFV is a 2002 Mazda B Series, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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