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YK02 BUA

2002 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

39,930 mi
Last recorded39,930 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda B Series88,277 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK02 BUA
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 39,930 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

UNDERSIDE HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Pass 27 Mar 2025 38,954 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 38,920 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2020 36,715 miles

ALL SUSPENSION BUSHES PERISHED

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL GREASED (1.1.11 (c))

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

VEHICLE HAS SIGNS OF UNDER SIDE CORROSION

Fail 17 Jul 2020 36,712 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

ALL SUSPENSION BUSHES PERISHED

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL GREASED (1.1.11 (c))

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

VEHICLE HAS SIGNS OF UNDER SIDE CORROSION

Pass 15 Jul 2019 36,218 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 35,621 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 35,616 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked on inner wall (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s n/s front shockers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s n/s rear shockers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has cracks on inner wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 34,913 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 34,110 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 32,711 miles

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

front cross member corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 7 Jul 2014 32,010 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front cross member corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 12 Jul 2013 30,748 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 29,833 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 29,829 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2011 28,744 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

N/S/F & O/S/F brakes slightly binding

N/S/F brake disc worn

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 28,744 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F brakes slightly binding

N/S/F brake disc worn

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 27,828 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 26,211 miles

o/s/f brake sticking

rear axle brake pipe corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2008 24,895 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 23,079 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 19,652 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 19,651 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nail in tyre

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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YK02 BUA is a 2002 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YK02 BUA, 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 YK02 BUA registered?

YK02 BUA is a 2002 Mazda B Series, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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