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SB52 OOA

2003 Mazda B Series

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

132,590 mi
Last recorded132,590 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB52 OOA
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2018 132,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis corroded next to shocker top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front number plate damaged

nearside front inner wing and front panels corroded, but not structural

Pass 4 Jan 2018 129,663 miles

corrosion on body near to nearside and offside front chassis / body mounting points, but not to the extent that body is insecure

Fail 3 Jan 2018 129,663 miles

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

corrosion on body near to nearside and offside front chassis / body mounting points, but not to the extent that body is insecure

Pass 20 Jan 2017 126,090 miles

Central Lower Body has slight corrosion Front panel holed/corroded. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing thin/lipped. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion load bed back panel holed/corroded. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing thin/lipped. (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 126,090 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported back mounting corroded off. (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Body mounting point corroded below 'A' piller on offside. (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe at load sensing valve . (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Fuel pipe insecure Rubber hose fouling on clutch slave cylinder flexi hose mounting. (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

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

Central Lower Body has slight corrosion Front panel holed/corroded. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing thin/lipped. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion load bed back panel holed/corroded. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing thin/lipped. (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 121,542 miles

Front panel lower holed/corroded at nearside and offside front.

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe from brake compensator valve to rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 121,542 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front panel lower holed/corroded at nearside and offside front.

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe from brake compensator valve to rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 118,381 miles

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear leaf springs,hanger bushes worn on nearside and offside

Fail 6 Jan 2015 118,381 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust silencer blowing

front brake pads look worn

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

offside wiper perished

rear leaf springs,hanger bushes worn on nearside and offside

Pass 7 Jan 2014 115,199 miles

Front number plate broken.

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 109,463 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 109,463 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 105,652 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

front tyres worn on edges of treads

left hand indicator not working on tow bar wiring

rear leaf springs front bushes perished

slight play on offside front wheel bearing

Fail 12 Jan 2012 105,652 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

front tyres worn on edges of treads

left hand indicator not working on tow bar wiring

rear leaf springs front bushes perished

slight play on offside front wheel bearing

Pass 14 Jan 2011 100,499 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 100,497 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 93,301 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 82,856 miles

advise front wheel alignment check,due to tyre wear.

advise nearside front tyre inner edge on 2mm at parts,replace soon.(LT 225/75X16)

advise offside front tyre inner edge wearing (LT 225/75X16),replace soon.

Pass 31 Jan 2008 74,545 miles

both wiper rubbers split

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge of tread

slight play in nearside and offside front hubs

Pass 30 Jan 2007 63,538 miles

front numberplate cracked

offside front tyre worn on inside edge of tread

Pass 6 Jan 2006 53,311 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 OOA is a 2003 Mazda B Series in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 OOA, 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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SB52 OOA is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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