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HK52 TBO

2003 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

74,841 mi
Last recorded74,841 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 74,841 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES HAVE BEEN CLEANED AND GREASED FOR FUTURE PROTECTION AGAINST CORROSION (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 74,838 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))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES HAVE BEEN CLEANED AND GREASED FOR FUTURE PROTECTION AGAINST CORROSION (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 73,508 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 TYRES SLIGHTLY CRACKED IN TREAD BLOCK (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 72,167 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 70,244 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 67,657 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 65,592 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 64,099 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 64,050 miles

Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2019 62,349 miles

Front Corrosion on underside of vehicle near body mounts

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 62,347 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Corrosion on underside of vehicle near body mounts

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 60,710 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front outer (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion body mount area (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2018 60,710 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop lights (1.1.A.3f)

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute all nearside (1.4.A.2g)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front outer (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion body mount area (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 58,996 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Jan 2017 58,996 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 55,554 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 52,862 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

condensation in n/s headlamp

Pass 27 Jan 2015 52,862 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

condensation in n/s headlamp

Pass 24 Jan 2014 51,343 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 49,212 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 46,185 miles

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

offside front tyre starting to crack

Pass 25 Jan 2011 43,302 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 43,302 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 39,396 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 33,024 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 28,734 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 20 Jan 2007 23,012 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 23,012 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 17,284 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 TBO 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 72.4%.

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 TBO, 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 TBO registered?

HK52 TBO is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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The MOT history for HK52 TBO shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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