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HN52 OPH

2003 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

105,631 mi
Last recorded105,631 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN52 OPH
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 105,631 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2025 105,631 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 101,803 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front pitman arm slight play

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

front brake pads getting low

Fail 5 Sep 2024 101,803 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front pitman arm slight play

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

front brake pads getting low

Pass 20 Jul 2023 96,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 96,449 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/75/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 91,822 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 91,822 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 86,425 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 86,425 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 83,418 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at front end (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer/pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

nearside door mirror poorly mounted

Fail 3 Jul 2020 83,409 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at front end (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer/pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

nearside door mirror poorly mounted

Pass 8 Aug 2019 82,147 miles

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

nearside door mirror poorly secured

slight play in steering box

Fail 31 Jul 2019 82,144 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside door mirror poorly secured

slight play in steering box

Pass 31 Jul 2018 80,188 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged poorly secured ()

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 80,183 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged poorly secured ()

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 76,947 miles

nearside door mirror loose

Fail 13 Jul 2017 76,931 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Nearside door mirror loose

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 75,807 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 27 Jul 2015 78,864 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front number plate cracked

nearside hanbrake cable retaining bracket missing

nearside rear tyre side wall and tread perished

Pass 24 Jun 2014 71,905 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front number plate cracked

offside rear light lens cracked

Fail 24 Jun 2014 71,905 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front number plate cracked

offside rear light lens cracked

Pass 5 Mar 2013 68,568 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear light lens cracked

Fail 28 Feb 2013 68,564 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear light lens cracked

Pass 1 Mar 2012 66,050 miles

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

rear brakes lock prematurely (replacement of load sensing valve recommended)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 62,669 miles

brakes pull slightly to offside

rear brakes lock prematurely

Pass 22 Feb 2010 60,245 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2010 60,245 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2009 57,899 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

offside front tyre has a cut in the side wall inner edge no cord visable at the time of the test

Pass 17 Feb 2009 57,899 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

offside front tyre has a cut in the side wall inner edge no cord visable at the time of the test

Pass 7 Feb 2008 48,066 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 48,066 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 29,321 miles

nearside door mirror has been repaired with tape secure at time of test

Pass 16 Feb 2006 22,191 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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HN52 OPH is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 HN52 OPH, 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 HN52 OPH registered?

HN52 OPH is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 7 February 2003.

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