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SX52 BKD

2003 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

124,506 mi
Last recorded124,506 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX52 BKD
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 124,506 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 124,501 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2017 123,575 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 119,906 miles

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

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

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

underbody surface corrosion front to rear

Fail 29 Jan 2016 119,906 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

underbody surface corrosion front to rear

Pass 28 Jan 2015 111,854 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 111,854 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 103,540 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 103,540 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 94,811 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 94,811 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 96,884 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 86,884 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 80,083 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 72,041 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 63,475 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 53,442 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 53,442 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 39,380 miles

Front number plate slightly discoloured (Replacement recommended)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 30,964 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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SX52 BKD is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SX52 BKD, 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 SX52 BKD registered?

SX52 BKD is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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