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CE53 VCA

2003 Mazda B Series

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

113,040 mi
Last recorded113,040 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 VCA
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 113,040 miles

Nearside door mirror

Fail 2 Jul 2018 113,028 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Fuel tank insecure mount corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Direction indicator not working offside and nearside (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside door mirror

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 110,146 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 110,146 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded behind fuel tank (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 108,130 miles

Rear chassis corroded

tail gate corrosion

Pass 17 Jun 2015 103,370 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 103,370 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2014 99,554 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 99,554 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 95,362 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2012 91,083 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 91,083 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2011 84,234 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 70,785 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 70,782 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 May 2009 59,521 miles

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

rear spring bushers and rear shock bushes wear

Fail 8 May 2009

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear spring bushers and rear shock bushes wear

Pass 21 May 2007 39,200 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 39,200 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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CE53 VCA is a 2003 Mazda B Series in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 CE53 VCA, 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 CE53 VCA registered?

CE53 VCA is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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