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SB52 OPA

2003 Mazda B Series

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

141,380 mi
Last recorded141,380 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB52 OPA
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2017 141,380 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings at rear axle (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings at axle (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front hanger (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front hanger (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 139,882 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 138,442 miles

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

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)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 137,029 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 131,268 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 126,204 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 121,271 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 115,117 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 108,005 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 101,140 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 91,251 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 77,461 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 64,048 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 OPA is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SB52 OPA, 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 OPA registered?

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

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