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OV53 SDY

2003 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

78,408 mi
Last recorded78,408 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 SDY
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 78,408 miles

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

Radiator crossmember corroded to excess, not prescribed area

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material around load compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 78,408 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Radiator crossmember corroded to excess, not prescribed area

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material around load compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 72,222 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

surface rust under body

Pass 24 Nov 2018 64,911 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

surface rust under body

Pass 5 Oct 2017 57,254 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

surface rust under body

Pass 21 Sep 2016 44,082 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 31,196 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 23,824 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 21,367 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 21,367 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 21,052 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 19,313 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 17,202 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 15,655 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 15,655 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 13,583 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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OV53 SDY is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OV53 SDY, 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 OV53 SDY registered?

OV53 SDY is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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