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YM52 RYJ

2002 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

104,664 mi
Last recorded104,664 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda B Series88,277 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM52 RYJ
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2023 104,664 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded idler arm (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing both ball joint nut locking pins missing (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury body (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing ball joint nut locking pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury tail gate (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering locking device missing both track rod end nut pins missing (2.1.3 (d))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

brake pedal has long travel

Pass 6 Jan 2022 98,850 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 95,463 miles

Front Body insecure both front corners corroded through at mounting points (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 93,551 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 91,011 miles

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

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

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

chassis slight corrosion

Fail 17 Dec 2019 91,010 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

chassis slight corrosion

Pass 14 Dec 2018 88,481 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 88,460 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded running front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded running front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened transmission (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2017 87,462 miles

Body has slight corrosion gearbox crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 85,369 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2017 85,356 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 83,477 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 81,504 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2015 81,504 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 79,603 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 77,865 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 75,796 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 75,796 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 73,396 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 69,379 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 69,379 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 11 Dec 2008 66,633 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 66,633 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 64,302 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 64,302 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 61,155 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 57,319 miles

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

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

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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YM52 RYJ is a 2002 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 YM52 RYJ, 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 YM52 RYJ registered?

YM52 RYJ is a 2002 Mazda B Series, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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