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FV52 FUM

2003 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests29 (15 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate51.7%

Mileage

40,923 mi
Last recorded40,923 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 FUM
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 14 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2021 40,923 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Lower Body insecure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Lower Body insecure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger rear section of cab (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 40,707 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner part of disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassi showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear pick up body showing signs of corrosion

Pass 19 Dec 2019 40,349 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 40,349 miles

Brake performance not tested leeking brake fluid (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2018 38,974 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security lower section of inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security lower section of inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 38,974 miles

Central Front Lower Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering body cross member (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security lower section of inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security lower section of inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 38,023 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion section of inner wing (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion section of inner wing (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 36,798 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 36,798 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Brake performance not tested front to rear brake pipe is leaking fluid (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 35,082 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 35,082 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 33,887 miles

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

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

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

Offside Lower Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 33,887 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 31,320 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 3 Jan 2014 31,320 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 29,932 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 29,932 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 26,996 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2011 26,996 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 24,954 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 24,954 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Lower Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 22,652 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 22,652 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 20,234 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 20,234 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 17,925 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Jan 2008 17,901 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 15,256 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Dec 2006 15,165 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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FV52 FUM is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.

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 FV52 FUM, 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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What year was FV52 FUM registered?

FV52 FUM is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 8 January 2003.

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The MOT history for FV52 FUM shows 29 tests with a 51.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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