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EF03 CAX

2003 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

151,616 mi
Last recorded151,616 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 CAX
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 151,616 miles

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))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 147,473 miles

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))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 142,383 miles

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))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 142,383 miles

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))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 136,810 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 129,985 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre silencer bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Number plate lights dim

Oil level getting low

Fail 4 Jun 2020 129,985 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2019 124,092 miles

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))

Fail 22 May 2019 124,092 miles

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))

Pass 24 May 2018 118,228 miles

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))

Fail 21 May 2018 118,182 miles

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))

Pass 19 May 2017 111,353 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2017 111,353 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2016 103,274 miles

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

Offside Front brake draging

brake pipes on load valve corroded

Fail 16 May 2016 103,269 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2015 95,525 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 89,409 miles

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

o/s front tyre starting to crack in between the tread and the sidewall

Fail 20 May 2013 84,389 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 84,389 miles

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

rear exhaust box mounting strap broken

Fail 22 May 2012 79,807 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 79,807 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 73,722 miles

Spare tyre defective

rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 4 May 2011 73,720 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 64,787 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 55,026 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 45,817 miles

centre silencer bracket rewelded to secure exhaust

small crack in front screen

Pass 2 May 2007 36,654 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 28,907 miles

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?

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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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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