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SB52 EYJ

2003 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,647 mi
Last recorded85,647 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB52 EYJ
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2015 85,647 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre stop light in/op

n/s/f tyre tappering o/k at this time

o/s/f tyre bald on inside rest off tyre o/k at this time

Fail 12 Jan 2015 85,588 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre stop light in/op

gear box frame rotten

n/s/f tyre tappering o/k at this time

o/s/f tyre bald on inside rest off tyre o/k at this time

Pass 22 Jan 2014 81,456 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2013 76,152 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

oil leak at rear diff

Fail 23 Jan 2013 76,152 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

oil leak at rear diff

Pass 20 Jan 2012 69,203 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2012 69,203 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

oil leak at engine

oil leak at rear diff

Pass 19 Jan 2011 62,942 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2010 56,311 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 49,214 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 42,909 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 42,905 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 34,601 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Jan 2006 26,601 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 26,601 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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SB52 EYJ is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SB52 EYJ, 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 SB52 EYJ registered?

SB52 EYJ is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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