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EJ03 KCZ

2003 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

134,578 mi
Last recorded134,578 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 KCZ
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 134,578 miles

all underside heavily under sealed preventing full inspection of previous repairs

Fail 26 Oct 2018 134,574 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded All (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded All (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Above Axle (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Entire Rear Chassis Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 129,923 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 124,047 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Front To Rear And At Comp Valve (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 124,047 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both Sides (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Front To Rear And At Comp Valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 118,644 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 118,644 miles

Nearside Front 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 Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 113,460 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 113,457 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 110,095 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 105,354 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 105,354 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 92,798 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 63,700 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 41,925 miles

Poor Front Wipers

Stone Chip To Windscreen

Pass 21 Aug 2008 32,593 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 29,377 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 21,720 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 21,720 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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EJ03 KCZ is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EJ03 KCZ, 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 EJ03 KCZ registered?

EJ03 KCZ is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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