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EF53 ELX

2003 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,733 mi
Last recorded107,733 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 ELX
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 107,733 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2025 107,661 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front back plate insecure

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 105,203 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from limit valve to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 101,141 miles

Offside Front Brake disc corroded

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

Fail 11 Sep 2023 100,981 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin Backbox missing (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 97,094 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 92,251 miles

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

Offside Front Inner floor slightly corroded around body mount

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 87,461 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 82,907 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 79,225 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 79,225 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 73,935 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 73,915 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 68,392 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 64,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front fuel pipe corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2014 60,813 miles

Rear Tyres Cracking Between tread

Pass 15 Nov 2013 57,885 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 53,944 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 50,350 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 50,350 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 46,089 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 42,078 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 37,409 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 30,730 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 24,066 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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EF53 ELX is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EF53 ELX, 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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What year was EF53 ELX registered?

EF53 ELX is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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