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KC52 BWO

2003 Mazda B Series

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,702 mi
Last recorded77,702 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC52 BWO
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 77,702 miles

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

bodywork in poor condition

corrossion on underside of vehicle

rubber covers over rear inner wing panels

Pass 13 Feb 2020 75,843 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 75,759 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both rear (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner wing panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 72,185 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 20 Feb 2018 68,039 miles

centre silencer mounting loose

corrossion on both rear shock outer shrouds

underside of vehicle has been underseald

Fail 16 Feb 2018 68,011 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both rear (1.1.A.3f)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush n/s front lower (2.7.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s front (8.2.2)

centre silencer mounting loose

corrossion on both rear shock outer shrouds

underside of vehicle has been underseald

Pass 8 Feb 2017 65,495 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 62,910 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 61,323 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 59,153 miles

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

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

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

silencer bracket corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2013 54,066 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 54,066 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 44,137 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 44,137 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 36,935 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 34,339 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 31,894 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 26,796 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 26,796 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres worn

slight play front wheel bearings

Pass 12 Feb 2007 21,199 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 76,922 miles

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

front number plate starting to seperate.

Fail 7 Feb 2006 76,922 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front number plate starting to seperate

wipers starting to smear windscreen

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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KC52 BWO is a 2003 Mazda B Series in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 KC52 BWO, 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 KC52 BWO registered?

KC52 BWO is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 7 February 2003.

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