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CV03 KJZ

2003 Mazda B Series

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,837 mi
Last recorded99,837 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 KJZ
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2018 99,837 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre exhaust strap broken (7.1.1)

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

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated both + have play (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front + both rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock mounting area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush + both rear lower (2.7.4)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear tyre has a screw in it

Pass 10 Apr 2017 94,384 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear lower (2.7.4)

centre exhaust hanger strap rotted off and no longer supporting exhaust

rear half of underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2017 94,384 miles

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

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

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear lower (2.7.4)

centre exhaust hanger strap rotted off and no longer supporting exhaust

rear half of underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2016 89,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounting / chassis (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

engine oil leak

slight power steering fluid leak

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2015 85,011 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

underside of vehicle coroded

Pass 13 Apr 2015 85,011 miles

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

underside of vehicle coroded

Pass 9 Apr 2014 80,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

possible water leak from radiator

under body + chassis corrosion

Fail 9 Apr 2014 80,644 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

possible water leak from radiator

under body + chassis corrosion

Pass 8 Apr 2013 76,406 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 76,358 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 71,838 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 71,830 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

off side front wheel bearing noisey

several other metal brake pipes rusting

Pass 6 Apr 2011 66,591 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 66,591 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 61,891 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 61,891 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 57,174 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 57,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 53,025 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 44,903 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 33,719 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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CV03 KJZ is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CV03 KJZ, 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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CV03 KJZ is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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