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BL52 DYV

2003 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

115,257 mi
Last recorded115,257 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 DYV
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 115,257 miles

Front cross-membre (lower radiator mount) holed by corrosion

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 109,067 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 109,067 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 103,435 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 97,147 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2015 96,965 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 90,414 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 83,275 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 83,275 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 76,135 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Fail 6 Feb 2012 76,135 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 20 Jan 2011 68,745 miles

ADVANCED CORROSION TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES BY FUEL TANK - DIFFICULT TO ASSESS PROPERLY DUE TO LOCATION

O/S & N/S FRONT TYRES BALD ON OUTER EDGES & ON LEGAL LIMIT !!

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F WHEEL BEARING

Pass 26 Jan 2010 61,757 miles

PLAY IN O/S/F WHEEL BEARING

REAR CHASSIS LEGS, TOW BAR MOUNT PERSCRIBED AREAS & SPARE WHEEL CARRIER CORRODED

Pass 4 Feb 2009 56,170 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 49,462 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 42,019 miles

EXHAUST SILENCER MOUNT STRAP VERY WEAK WITH CORROSION †

Pass 14 Feb 2006 33,011 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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BL52 DYV is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BL52 DYV, 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 BL52 DYV registered?

BL52 DYV is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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