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AM52 BVG

2003 Mazda B Series

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

157,436 mi
Last recorded157,436 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM52 BVG
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 157,436 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear & front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged near excessively (0.1 (b))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 157,434 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear & front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside inner & offside outer seeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged near excessively (0.1 (b))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 148,680 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 148,679 miles

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 137,587 miles

corrosion to rear cross member

o/s/f, n/s/f cv boots perished

Fail 29 Apr 2020 137,587 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low insecure (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle brake hose insecure (5.2.3 (f))

corrosion to rear cross member

o/s/f, n/s/f cv boots perished

Pass 4 Apr 2017 136,765 miles

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

brake pipes condition

nearside front brake slightly binding

offside driveshaft gaiter condition

offside front brake hose condition

rear crossmember rusted

Pass 12 Mar 2016 135,871 miles

front brake pipes under floor rusted

offside driveshaft gaiter perished

rear axle brake pipes ends rusted

rear springs bushes condition

Pass 7 Mar 2015 134,395 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

chassis rusting

cv gaiters condition

washers operation

Pass 1 Mar 2014 126,023 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside front brake slightly binding

Pass 19 Mar 2013 115,242 miles

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

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

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

Oil Leak From rear Diff

Slight Play In Rear Spring Bushes

Under Body Corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2012 71,627 miles

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

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

wipers getting poor

Fail 21 Jan 2012

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

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

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

wipers getting poor

Pass 1 Feb 2011 85,574 miles

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

Nearside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2011 85,574 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 70,659 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

o/s/f tyre cutting out

oil leak from front diff o/s

Pass 13 Dec 2008 54,240 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 38,906 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 33,493 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 33,493 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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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AM52 BVG is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AM52 BVG, 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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AM52 BVG is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 13 January 2003.

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