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EA53 VBF

2003 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,609 mi
Last recorded129,609 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 VBF
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 129,609 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 129,605 miles

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 123,846 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play movement felt from front steering joints/bushes, possibly idler bushes.?

Fail 1 Nov 2016 123,840 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play movement felt from front steering joints/bushes, possibly idler bushes.?

Pass 29 Oct 2015 117,182 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in front steeringarms/joints . possibly also in idler bushes.

under body and chassis corroding.

Fail 29 Oct 2015 117,182 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in front steeringarms/joints . possibly also in idler bushes.

under body and chassis corroding.

Pass 29 Oct 2014 111,491 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

OSF lower shock mounting bush worn

Fail 28 Oct 2014 111,486 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

OSF lower shock mounting bush worn

Pass 7 Nov 2013 105,241 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside front shock absorber lower mounting bush worn

Fail 7 Nov 2013 105,231 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside front shock absorber lower mounting bush worn

Pass 7 Nov 2012 97,140 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 89,225 miles

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

slight play in both front hub assembly.

Pass 29 Nov 2010 81,953 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 75,505 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 75,505 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 68,711 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 54,194 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 43,806 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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EA53 VBF 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 66.7%.

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 EA53 VBF, 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 VBF is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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