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AW03 BHE

2003 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

135,978 mi
Last recorded135,978 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW03 BHE
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 135,978 miles

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mounting behind front wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 131,213 miles

heavy corrosion to the offside front floor not in any prescribed areas yet

Fail 11 Jun 2019 131,213 miles

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

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 fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

heavy corrosion to the offside front floor not in any prescribed areas yet

Pass 10 May 2018 127,676 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s front lower shock bush unbonded

rear fog light slightly discoloured

rear prop shaft UJ worn

Pass 23 May 2017 124,551 miles

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 20 May 2016 118,892 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt very small pin hole leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

RADIATOR LEAKING COOLANT

corrosion offside front floor

front lower radiator support corroded

Fail 20 May 2016 118,892 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt very small pin hole leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

RADIATOR LEAKING COOLANT

corrosion offside front floor

front lower radiator support corroded

Pass 13 May 2015 110,615 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 110,615 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 96,576 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 May 2014 96,576 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 90,051 miles

exhaust bracket broken off middle section of exhaust

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 9 Apr 2013 90,019 miles

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

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

exhaust bracket broken off middle section of exhaust

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 10 Feb 2012 86,321 miles

exhaust bracket broken on middle section

high level brake light insecure

n/s front tyre worn om inner edge

o/s front wheel nut damaged

Pass 6 Jan 2011 82,465 miles

o/s front wheel nut damaged

rear tyres wearing close to limits

Pass 19 Jan 2010 77,151 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2008 64,578 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 57,380 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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AW03 BHE is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AW03 BHE, 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 AW03 BHE registered?

AW03 BHE is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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