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DU03 ZMV

2003 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

133,870 mi
Last recorded133,870 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 ZMV
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2021 133,870 miles

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))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 133,866 miles

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))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 132,092 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 132,089 miles

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))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 130,308 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2018 127,289 miles

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 ()

Fail 17 May 2018 127,284 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 122,013 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

NS rear lamp damaged, rear bumper damaged.

Fail 9 Mar 2017 122,013 miles

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.

Pass 7 Mar 2016 117,419 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 107,650 miles

offside front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 31 Jul 2013 100,045 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 92,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 92,469 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 86,453 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 30 Jun 2011 86,453 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 78,708 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 68,333 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 64,979 miles

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)

Fail 3 Jan 2008 64,979 miles

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)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 61,687 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 49,851 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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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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