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CP52 TLZ

2003 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,894 mi
Last recorded87,894 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP52 TLZ
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 87,894 miles

Front Oil leak Rear crank seal ()

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Inner Bump stop missing

Offside Front Inner Fuel Pipe/s corroded pipes corroded near retaining clips ()

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion inner mid section of sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Oil leak Prop input shaft seal ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Spare tyre defective Not available ()

Fail 31 Oct 2017 87,894 miles

Front Oil leak Rear crank seal ()

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Inner Bump stop missing

Offside Front Inner Fuel Pipe/s corroded pipes corroded near retaining clips ()

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion inner mid section of sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Oil leak Prop input shaft seal ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Spare tyre defective Not available ()

Pass 2 Nov 2016 76,361 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 76,361 miles

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

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

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

front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

both front outer gators

Pass 6 Nov 2015 75,029 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2015 75,025 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded above spare wheel (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 74,966 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 16 Feb 2015 74,961 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 71,476 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 71,421 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 68,549 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 65,316 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 62,372 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 59,193 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 52,561 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 43,667 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 43,666 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 34,239 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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CP52 TLZ is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Mazda B Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 84,674 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 CP52 TLZ, 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 23 years old, this Mazda B Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CP52 TLZ is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 24 February 2003.

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