MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,616 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Central Exhaust mounting defective centre box mount broken (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts low (5.2.3 (e))
Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective centre box mount broken (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts low (5.2.3 (e))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroded near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust mounting defective back box hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output on both sides headlamp lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush bush perishing/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp lights dim
Exhaust mounting defective Centre silencer bracket (6.1.2 (a))
Number plate lights dim
Oil level getting low
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust mounting defective Centre silencer bracket (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Number plate lights dim
Oil level getting low
Exhaust mounting defective Centre box bracket (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective Centre box bracket (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cut on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Engine oil low
Exhaust mounting defective Rear bracket (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Engine oil low
Exhaust mounting defective Rear bracket (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Low engine oil 2 ltrs
Offside Front Brake binding while rotated by hand
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)
Rear exhaust box strap broken
Low engine oil 2 ltrs
Offside Front Brake binding while rotated by hand
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)
Rear exhaust box strap broken
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake draging
brake pipes on load valve corroded
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake draging
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (8.2.2)
brake pipes on load valve corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
front brakes draging slightly
n/s front tyre has 3ml of tread
o/s front disc inner face partly corroded
o/s front tyre cracking inbetween tread and the sidewall
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s front tyre starting to crack in between the tread and the sidewall
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
rear exhaust box mounting strap broken
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
rear exhaust box mounting strap broken
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/s rear tyre very badly perished and worn on both edges
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/s rear tyre very badly perished and worn on both edges
Spare tyre defective
rear tyres starting to perish
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Spare tyre defective
rear tyres starting to perish
centre silencer bracket rewelded to secure exhaust
small crack in front screen
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Mazda B Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EF03 CAX is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 EF03 CAX, 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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EF03 CAX is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 30 April 2003.
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