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HT52 OMB

2003 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

178,939 mi
Last recorded178,939 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT52 OMB
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 178,939 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 178,939 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour white light showing (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour white light showing (1.1.A.3e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 170,288 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 163,053 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

offside and nearside wiper blades deteriorated still clearing screen

Fail 9 Feb 2016 163,033 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

offside and nearside wiper blades deteriorated still clearing screen

Pass 7 Feb 2015 155,221 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 144,211 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 144,177 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 141,385 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 141,385 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 135,723 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 135,723 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 130,278 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 130,278 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 122,130 miles

Chip to zone A front windscreen.

Rear tyres both close to limit.

Pass 26 Jan 2009 103,994 miles

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

Front shock absorbers both starting to get soft/weak.

Near side rear hand brake cable support spring missing allowing habd brake to hang down.

Small chip in front windscreen in zone A.

Pass 28 Jan 2008 87,929 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 69,057 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 48,698 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

security of front no. plate

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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HT52 OMB is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 HT52 OMB, 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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HT52 OMB is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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