# SM02LVC — MAZDA B SERIES MOT History & Vehicle Check SM02LVC is a Red MAZDA B SERIES, Diesel (2499cc), first registered 2002-06-28. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status. Further information for SM02LVC — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/. ## Vehicle details | Field | Value | |---|---| | Registration | SM02LVC | | Make | MAZDA | | Model | B SERIES | | Colour | Red | | Fuel type | Diesel | | Engine size | 2499cc | | First registered | 2002-06-28 | ## MOT status - Current MOT: Expired or not valid - MOT expiry date: 2018-02-15 00:00:00 ## MOT test summary - Total tests: 22 - Passes: 11 - Fails: 11 - Pass rate: 50% - Total defects recorded: 122 ## MOT test history | Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry | |---|---|---|---| | 2017-01-24 12:41:42 | PASSED | 137,316 MI | 2018-02-15 00:00:00 | | 2017-01-17 16:22:01 | FAILED | 137,238 MI | — | | 2016-02-16 09:33:07 | PASSED | 133,100 MI | 2017-02-15 00:00:00 | | 2016-02-15 13:52:34 | FAILED | 133,100 MI | — | | 2016-02-12 13:08:40 | FAILED | 133,100 MI | — | | 2015-01-13 17:27:39 | FAILED | 127,422 MI | — | | 2015-01-13 17:27:39 | PASSED | 127,422 MI | 2016-02-04 00:00:00 | | 2014-01-17 15:53:56 | PASSED | 121,069 MI | 2015-02-04 00:00:00 | | 2014-01-17 09:51:38 | FAILED | 121,069 MI | — | | 2013-02-05 09:51:47 | PASSED | 116,275 MI | 2014-02-04 00:00:00 | | 2013-01-17 15:03:02 | FAILED | 116,230 MI | — | | 2012-01-17 11:41:22 | PASSED | 110,501 MI | 2013-01-25 00:00:00 | | 2012-01-06 12:45:04 | FAILED | 110,184 MI | — | | 2011-01-26 10:33:19 | FAILED | 105,024 MI | — | | 2011-01-26 10:33:19 | PASSED | 105,024 MI | 2012-01-25 00:00:00 | | 2010-01-12 14:26:45 | PASSED | 92,366 MI | 2011-01-11 00:00:00 | | 2009-12-22 11:42:34 | FAILED | 92,366 MI | — | | 2008-12-06 09:10:19 | PASSED | 83,100 MI | 2009-12-05 00:00:00 | | 2007-06-25 16:58:50 | PASSED | 65,751 MI | 2008-06-24 00:00:00 | | 2007-06-07 09:49:48 | FAILED | 65,279 MI | — | | 2006-05-25 14:47:29 | PASSED | 50,935 MI | 2007-05-24 00:00:00 | | 2006-05-22 15:04:58 | FAILED | 50,935 MI | — | ### Defects and advisories **2017-01-24 12:41:42 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X2 NSF/OSF (2.4.G.1) - ADVISORY: Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing X2 NSR/OSR (2.7.2a) - ADVISORY: Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened CORRODED X2 NSR/OSR (2.4.B.1a) - ADVISORY: Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff UNDERSIDE (3.6.E.3) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INSIDE EDGE (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion NSR/OSR WHOLE UNDERSIDE (6.1.B.2) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INSIDE EDGE (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front BUMP STOP MISSING - ADVISORY: Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X2 NSF/OSF (2.4.G.1) - ADVISORY: Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing X2 NSF/OSF (2.7.2a) - ADVISORY: Front Oil leak () **2017-01-17 16:22:01 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X2 NSF/OSF (2.4.G.1) - ADVISORY: Front Oil leak () - ADVISORY: Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion NSR/OSR WHOLE UNDERSIDE (6.1.B.2) - ADVISORY: Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing X2 NSR/OSR (2.7.2a) - ADVISORY: Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened CORRODED X2 NSR/OSR (2.4.B.1a) - ADVISORY: Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff UNDERSIDE (3.6.E.3) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INSIDE EDGE (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a) - ADVISORY: Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X2 NSF/OSF (2.4.G.1) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INSIDE EDGE (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front BUMP STOP MISSING - ADVISORY: Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing X2 NSF/OSF (2.7.2a) - FAIL: Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush SNAPPED DROP LINK (2.4.G.2) - FAIL: Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) **2016-02-15 13:52:34 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.4.A.3) - FAIL: Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) - FAIL: Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.4.A.3) - FAIL: Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) **2016-02-12 13:08:40 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2) - ADVISORY: Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2) - ADVISORY: Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) - FAIL: Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a) - FAIL: Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) - FAIL: Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) - FAIL: Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) - FAIL: Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2) - FAIL: Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) - FAIL: Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2) **2015-01-13 17:27:39 (FAILED)** - PRS: Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) - PRS: Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) - PRS: Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) - USER ENTERED: chassis corrosion **2015-01-13 17:27:39 (PASSED)** - USER ENTERED: chassis corrosion **2014-01-17 09:51:38 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) - FAIL: Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) **2013-02-05 09:51:47 (PASSED)** - USER ENTERED: slight play to both front wheel bearings - USER ENTERED: temp repair mounting strap (chain) fitted to the middle exhaust box - USER ENTERED: rear exhaust mount missing but exhaust still fully supported **2013-01-17 15:03:02 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3) - FAIL: Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) - FAIL: Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) - FAIL: Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) - FAIL: Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e) - USER ENTERED: temp repair mounting strap (chain) fitted to the middle exhaust box - USER ENTERED: rear exhaust mount missing but exhaust is still fully supported - USER ENTERED: slight play to both front wheel bearings **2012-01-17 11:41:22 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2) - ADVISORY: Offside Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) - ADVISORY: Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2) - USER ENTERED: centre ehaust is made up with a chain **2012-01-06 12:45:04 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2) - ADVISORY: Offside Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) - ADVISORY: Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Offside Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) - FAIL: Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) - FAIL: Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1) - FAIL: Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) - FAIL: Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) - FAIL: 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) - FAIL: Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) - FAIL: Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) - USER ENTERED: left indicator on tow bar socket not working - USER ENTERED: centre ehaust is made up with a chain - USER ENTERED: rear fog light not as secure as it should be **2011-01-26 10:33:19 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - PRS: Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) - PRS: Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) - PRS: Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) **2011-01-26 10:33:19 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) **2009-12-22 11:42:34 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - FAIL: Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) - FAIL: Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) - FAIL: Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) - FAIL: Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) - FAIL: Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) - FAIL: Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) - FAIL: Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) - FAIL: Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) - FAIL: Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) **2008-12-06 09:10:19 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) **2007-06-07 09:49:48 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) - FAIL: Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) - FAIL: Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b) - FAIL: Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c) - FAIL: Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) - FAIL: Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) - FAIL: Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) **2006-05-22 15:04:58 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2) - FAIL: Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) - FAIL: Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c) ## Full vehicle report A free MOT and vehicle check for SM02LVC is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/SM02LVC. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data. --- Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.