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YL02 XHZ

2002 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

163,534 mi
Last recorded163,534 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda B Series88,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL02 XHZ
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2022 163,534 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front steering idler slight play

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 161,289 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

general corrosion

heavily wax oilled

Pass 20 Aug 2019 157,766 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside front and rear offside front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 157,753 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded short pipe at limiter valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end locking device (split pin) (2.1.3 (d))

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end locking device (split pin) (2.1.3 (d))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower ball joint nut locking device appears to be a nail

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside front and rear offside front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 153,395 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 147,174 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing holed (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 139,319 miles

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 139,310 miles

Brake slack adjuster obviously defective (3.5.1m)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 135,158 miles

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

Front number plate damaged

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear tow bar brackets corroded

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

Fail 1 May 2014 134,223 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust mounts slightly deteriorated

o/s/f tyre getting low

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 May 2014 134,223 miles

exhaust mounts slightly deteriorated

o/s/f tyre getting low

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2014 134,206 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 131,616 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 131,616 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 129,610 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Jan 2012 129,531 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 126,581 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 109,854 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2010 109,854 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 79,464 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 79,463 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 55,340 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 40,724 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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YL02 XHZ 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 56.5%.

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 YL02 XHZ, 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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YL02 XHZ is a 2002 Mazda B Series, first registered on 10 August 2002.

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