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HK52 TAU

2003 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

131,037 mi
Last recorded131,037 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK52 TAU
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 131,037 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front cross member starting to corrode

general corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 17 Mar 2023 129,434 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front cross member for intercooler corrosion

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 129,434 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front cross member for intercooler corrosion

Offside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened bump stop (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 128,136 miles

Front corrosion front member for inter cooler

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front suspension bump stop rubber deteriorating

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion starting nearside floor

Pass 16 Feb 2021 120,159 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bot sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 120,159 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bot sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 112,314 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a chip/crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 112,314 miles

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

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a chip/crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 105,929 miles

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer cv gaiter starting to deteriorate

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust tailpipe starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 Feb 2018 99,975 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 92,753 miles

Central Front Fuel pipe slightly damaged corroded (7.2.2)

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip/crack (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 85,330 miles

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip/crack (8.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 78,979 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre out of shape

silencer support strap broken

Pass 14 Feb 2014 71,279 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 64,540 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2013 64,184 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 58,336 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres starting to mishapen

exhaust support strap corroding

Pass 4 Feb 2011 51,461 miles

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2011 51,461 miles

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

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 42,674 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 34,632 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 27,634 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 19,381 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 11,940 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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HK52 TAU is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HK52 TAU, 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 HK52 TAU registered?

HK52 TAU is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 25 January 2003.

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