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SW52 FZT

2003 Mazda B Series

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

122,460 mi
Last recorded122,460 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW52 FZT
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 122,460 miles

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

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 122,443 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 114,086 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component at box (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 114,069 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component at box (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 105,259 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 105,236 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 97,875 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 97,794 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 90,544 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 90,466 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 82,667 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 82,647 miles

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

Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 81,303 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 81,287 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2008 79,789 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 63,962 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 45,343 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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SW52 FZT is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SW52 FZT, 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 SW52 FZT registered?

SW52 FZT is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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