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SB52 EHP

2003 Mazda MPV

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

87,042 mi
Last recorded87,042 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda MPV74,420 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB52 EHP
MakeMazda
ModelMPV
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 87,042 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 87,041 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 85,768 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 84,501 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2014 84,474 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2013 83,965 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 82,513 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2011 81,589 miles

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

corrosion to fllor and chassis

oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2011 81,589 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

corrosion to fllor and chassis

oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2010 74,711 miles

air bag lights on

car has been undersealed very heavy underneath

car has oil leak and dripping onto exhaust pipe

Fail 4 Nov 2010 74,711 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

air bag lights on

car has been undersealed very heavy underneath

car has oil leak and dripping onto exhaust pipe

Pass 12 Nov 2009 68,555 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 68,555 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 59,998 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 47,945 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 32,665 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 32,665 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

How Reliable is the Mazda MPV?

Based on 44,611 MOT tests across 3,157 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
6,780
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,157
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,975
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,401
position lamp(s) not working 1,305
Registration plate lamp not working 1,115
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 982
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SB52 EHP is a 2003 Mazda MPV in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2003 Mazda MPV models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 74,420 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 MPV fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,975 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SB52 EHP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MPV typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this Mazda MPV is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SB52 EHP is a 2003 Mazda MPV, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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