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RN52 FPK

2003 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

181,536 mi
Last recorded181,536 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN52 FPK
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 181,536 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 181,498 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 177,075 miles

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

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished & minor cuts in walls (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Slight brake bind offside front

both front inner wheel arch areas corroded(not prescribed areas

ignition barrel damaged

nearside front tyre worn inner edge,perished & minor cuts in walls

rear leaf spring bushes splitting

rear tyres perished & minor cuts in walls

slight play in front inner steering arm joint

surface corrosion at chassis rails

Fail 10 Apr 2018 177,075 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished & minor cuts in walls (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front inner wheel arch areas corroded(not prescribed areas

ignition barrel damaged

nearside front tyre worn inner edge,perished & minor cuts in walls

rear leaf spring bushes splitting

rear tyres perished & minor cuts in walls

slight play in front inner steering arm joint

surface corrosion at chassis rails

Pass 28 Feb 2017 165,939 miles

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

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

all tyres perishing/small cuts in walls

front wheel bearings slight play

nearside front washer not working

rear leaf spring bushes split/worn

slight play in front inner steering arm joints

Fail 24 Feb 2017 165,939 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam H4 BULB FITTED (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear p[ipe leaking (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

all tyres perishing/small cuts in walls

front wheel bearings slight play

nearside front washer not working

rear leaf spring bushes split/worn

slight play in front inner steering arm joints

Pass 2 Feb 2016 153,632 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2016 153,623 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2015 140,467 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

advise all rear brake pipes heavily coated in grease

Pass 11 Feb 2014 129,534 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

advise front exhaust mount broken but exhaust system still secure

advise unable to check front brake pads

Fail 5 Feb 2014 129,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

advise front exhaust mount broken but exhaust system still secure

advise unable to check front brake pads

Pass 21 Nov 2012 114,498 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s headlight slightly insecure

o/s front inner wheel arch corroded

rear brake pipe corroded

rear leaf spring bushes poor condition

slight play in both steering drop link balljoints

slight play in n/s front wheel bearing

slight play in o/s steering arm balljoint

Fail 21 Nov 2012 114,498 miles

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s headlight slightly insecure

o/s front inner wheel arch corroded

rear brake pipe corroded

rear leaf spring bushes poor condition

slight play in both steering drop link balljoints

slight play in n/s front wheel bearing

slight play in o/s steering arm balljoint

Pass 22 Nov 2011 160,315 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 142,903 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 123,821 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 19,526 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2007 73,923 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 54,375 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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RN52 FPK is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,495cc 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 RN52 FPK, 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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RN52 FPK is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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