CarVerify

Free Car Check

EJ53 ARU

2003 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,510 mi
Last recorded117,510 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 ARU
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 117,510 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 117,510 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 105,591 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 95,194 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 92,131 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 85,881 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 27 Mar 2012 85,881 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 24 Mar 2011 81,051 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 81,051 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 70,064 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 63,460 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust strap corroded

nearside door mirror missing

washer fluid low

Pass 27 Mar 2008 49,596 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust strap corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2007 31,095 miles

brake judder on front brakes

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
Full Mazda B Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EJ53 ARU is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 EJ53 ARU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EJ53 ARU?

You can check the full history of EJ53 ARU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EJ53 ARU registered?

EJ53 ARU is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 20 November 2003.

Is EJ53 ARU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ53 ARU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EJ53 ARU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EJ53 ARU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.