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SY53 OHZ

2003 Mazda B Series

Orange Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

136,675 mi
Last recorded136,675 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 OHZ
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 136,675 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 134,210 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

rear load tray mounts corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2022 131,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 128,860 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 128,851 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket fractured front mount (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 126,443 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

o/s/f c/v boot perished

Pass 17 May 2019 121,889 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated boot (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 May 2018 117,882 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2017 114,209 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 108,769 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted, not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged, not effecting light output

Fail 18 May 2016 108,769 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted, not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged, not effecting light output

Pass 8 Aug 2015 104,093 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2015 104,093 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 93,432 miles

poor washers

wheels colse to arches

Oil leak

poor rear fog

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

corrosion n/s/f shocker cover

front no plate damage

Fail 8 Aug 2014 93,322 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

corrosion n/s/f shocker cover

front no plate damage

poor rear fog

poor washers

wheels colse to arches

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2013 83,942 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

c.v. boot cracking

n/s/f tyre cracking tread

o/s no plate lamp little loose

Fail 5 Jul 2013 83,638 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

c.v. boot cracking

n/s/f tyre cracking tread

o/s no plate lamp little loose

Pass 5 Jul 2012 75,126 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 72,623 miles

Road tyres protuding body

Fail 20 Jun 2011 72,572 miles

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

Road tyres protuding body

Pass 5 Jul 2010 69,299 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 65,146 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 64,889 miles

vechile left at testing station awaitingtyres tyres fitted at station fast track

Fail 20 Feb 2008

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 55,838 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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SY53 OHZ is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Orange with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 SY53 OHZ, 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 SY53 OHZ registered?

SY53 OHZ is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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