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PO53 OPZ

2003 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

120,803 mi
Last recorded120,803 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 OPZ
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2013 120,803 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 120,803 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 105,839 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 105,837 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 95,500 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 89,807 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 30 Sep 2010 89,807 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 78,613 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 28 Sep 2009 78,611 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Steering arm excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 65,943 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 54,658 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 54,658 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 41,168 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 40,924 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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PO53 OPZ is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PO53 OPZ, 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 PO53 OPZ registered?

PO53 OPZ is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 1 October 2003.

Is PO53 OPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PO53 OPZ shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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