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DS53 OOB

2003 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

122,173 mi
Last recorded122,173 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS53 OOB
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 122,173 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter perishing

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

rear chassis showing signs of corrosion

Fail 25 Jan 2019 122,172 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter perishing

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

rear chassis showing signs of corrosion

Pass 26 Jan 2018 120,225 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 120,224 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 116,401 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 114,667 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 114,667 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 112,977 miles

All brake pipes covered

Pass 18 Feb 2014 105,329 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2013 104,603 miles

Rear bumper insecure

Centre exhaust support corroded but system still adequatly supported

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

Number plate lights very dim

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

Offside front brake pipes on chassis corroding

Rear brake pipes to load sensing valve corroding

Surface corrosion starting on chassis

Pass 22 May 2012 99,924 miles

Front to rear brake pipes corroding

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 22 May 2012 99,923 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front to rear brake pipes corroding

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 19 May 2011 96,281 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 71,079 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

tyres slightley worn on outer edges

Fail 26 May 2010 71,079 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

tyres slightley worn on outer edges

Pass 27 May 2009 59,291 miles

Centre Rear Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front near side wiper blade slightly deterated.

Pass 29 May 2008 48,656 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front off side & near side wiper blades ,plastic secuering clips , slightly worn

Pass 27 Nov 2006 30,882 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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DS53 OOB 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 DS53 OOB, 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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DS53 OOB is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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