MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,870 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides ( offside rear noisy ) (1.2.1 (e))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured Two leaves broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides ( offside rear noisy ) (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Emissions not tested Due to exhaust condition (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Damage to rear bumper, NS rear quarter and lamp, front bumper taped over.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear pipes near front (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis near shock absorber mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both affected by stoplights (1.4.A.2h)
Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both affected by taillights (1.4.A.2h)
Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative both don't work as hazards (1.4.B.1b)
Towbar component excessively corroded Crossbar near exhaust outlet (6.6.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)
All position lights and indicators stay on very dimly
Damage to rear bumper, NS rear quarter and lamp, front bumper taped over.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear foglamp warning on all the time
Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
NS rear lamp damaged, rear bumper damaged.
Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
NS rear lamp damaged, rear bumper damaged.
offside front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Mazda B Series?
Based on 136,422 MOT tests across 9,870 vehicles.
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DU03 ZMV is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 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 DU03 ZMV, 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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DU03 ZMV is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 31 March 2003.
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