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FM52 BHD

2003 Mazda B Series

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

59,212 mi
Last recorded59,212 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 BHD
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 59,212 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2026 59,212 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 58,729 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring anchor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside chassis obscured by fuel tank

radiator lower support corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2025 58,718 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by spring anchor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring anchor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside chassis obscured by fuel tank

radiator lower support corroded

tow bar corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2024 58,050 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 58,045 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated corroded within 30cm of a body mount (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated corroded within 30cm of a body mount (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some pipes with protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring anchor bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

radiator mounting panel corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2023 57,630 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 56,813 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 56,521 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some pipes covered with waxoyl (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tow bar corroded

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

offside and nearside rear leaf springs corroded

radiator crossmember corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2020 56,310 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes covered with waxoyl (1.1.11 (c))

offside and nearside rear leaf springs corroded

suspension/ steering components covered with waxoyl/underseal

tow bar corroded

underside has been covered with waxoyl/underseal

Fail 27 Jan 2020 56,310 miles

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes covered with waxoyl (1.1.11 (c))

offside and nearside rear leaf springs corroded

suspension/ steering components covered with waxoyl/underseal

tow bar corroded

underside has been covered with waxoyl/underseal

Pass 21 Feb 2019 55,899 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered with waxoyl (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

radiator crossmember corroded.

tow bar corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2019 55,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered with waxoyl (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

radiator crossmember corroded.

tow bar corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2018 54,344 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)

exhaust corroded

underside including suspension and brake pipes etc covered in waxoyl

Fail 31 Jan 2018 54,344 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust corroded

underside including suspension and brake pipes etc covered in waxoyl

Pass 28 Jan 2017 52,893 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 51,317 miles

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

lots of surface corrosion but not yet considered excessive

Pass 30 Jan 2015 49,499 miles

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

adv chassis corroded

adv exhaust corroded

adv rear leaf springs corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2015 49,499 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

adv chassis corroded

adv exhaust corroded

adv rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2014 48,178 miles

adv surface corrosion to underside

Pass 1 Feb 2013 46,670 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

adv chassis corroded

adv exhaust corroded

adv tow bar corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2013 46,670 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

adv chassis corroded

adv exhaust corroded

adv tow bar corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2012 45,539 miles

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

adv exhaust centre strap corroded but exhaust still supported

adv exhaust corroded

adv towbar corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2012 45,539 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

adv exhaust centre strap corroded but exhaust still supported

adv exhaust corroded

adv towbar corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2011 43,804 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 41,503 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 37,884 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 34,577 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 34,529 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 28,942 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 26,368 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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FM52 BHD is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 FM52 BHD, 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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FM52 BHD is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 11 February 2003.

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