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AX52 PCV

2003 Mazda B Series

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

136,466 mi
Last recorded136,466 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 PCV
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 136,466 miles

o/s/f bump stop missing

Pass 15 Oct 2021 134,589 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load sensor to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 132,542 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 130,116 miles

exhaust leak from center joint and front rubber badly deteriated

Fail 17 Sep 2019 130,106 miles

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

exhaust leak from center joint and front rubber badly deteriated

Pass 14 Sep 2018 126,630 miles

Offside Front Outer cv boot perished

exhaust mount rusted and not supporting the exhaust

number plate light loose

slight exhaust leak

Fail 13 Sep 2018 126,630 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer cv boot perished

exhaust mount rusted and not supporting the exhaust

number plate light loose

slight exhaust leak

Pass 24 Jul 2017 122,648 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2017 122,628 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front caliper slight wet

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 120,248 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016 120,248 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 116,941 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 116,906 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 115,377 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 113,694 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 112,708 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 112,706 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 104,737 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 4 Jan 2010 92,893 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 80,683 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 75,546 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Oct 2006 69,590 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 67,771 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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AX52 PCV is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AX52 PCV, 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 AX52 PCV registered?

AX52 PCV is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 28 February 2003.

Is AX52 PCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX52 PCV shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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