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EA53 HGG

2003 Mazda B Series

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

252,730 mi
Last recorded252,730 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 HGG
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 252,730 miles

offside front bump stop missing

Fail 2 May 2025 252,718 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside front bump stop missing

Pass 11 Apr 2024 243,727 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2024 243,143 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 234,117 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear diff oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2023 234,064 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 227,505 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 227,505 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 218,949 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 210,346 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on top of the rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 202,377 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 189,752 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 175,744 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 165,357 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 165,208 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nail in tread of offside front tyre

Pass 18 Feb 2015 153,581 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 137,031 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 127,701 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 120,743 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 112,267 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 111,873 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 100,559 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S/R lens cracked, but no white light to rear!

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Jan 2010 100,555 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S/R lens cracked, but no white light to rear!

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 83,940 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 71,383 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 63,058 miles

nearside front tyre

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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EA53 HGG is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 EA53 HGG, 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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EA53 HGG is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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