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FD53 JVN

2003 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,589 mi
Last recorded76,589 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 JVN
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 76,589 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 10 Feb 2026 76,580 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 74,967 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2025 74,952 miles

Central Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested both headlights the aim is to low (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure exhaust hanger broken corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded corroded brake pipes by rear brake compensator and heading towards the front of the vehicle along the chassis marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

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

Central Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security above sill panel marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 72,516 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front bumper corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 72,489 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Bumper corroded.

Offside Front Indicator lens damaged.

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust hanger broken.

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 71,298 miles

Front bumper corroded.

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close plus nail in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus nail in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside door mirror damaged.

Rear bumper ends damaged.

Rear exhaust mount broken.

Rear shock absorber bodies corroded.

chassis corrosion and mud,front to rear.

washer level low.

Pass 18 Nov 2021 69,637 miles

n/s/r shock absorber top casing rusted and holed

o/s/r shock absorber top outer casing rusted and holed

some rusting to underside rear

Pass 2 Dec 2020 67,631 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged o/s/f (3.3 (b) (i))

both rear shock absorbers top casings rusting

rusting to underside

sharp edges on n/s/f bumper tape over

spare wheel loose in carrier

Fail 24 Nov 2020 67,612 miles

Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting n/s/f and o/s/f crossmember by bodymounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Headlamp aim too high n/s/f dip beam (4.1.2 (a))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged o/s/f (3.3 (b) (i))

both rear shock absorbers top casings rusting

rusting to underside

sharp edges on n/s/f bumper tape over

spare wheel loose in carrier

Pass 13 Nov 2019 65,909 miles

Hole in n/s/f bumper

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

Fail 8 Nov 2019 65,909 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Hole in n/s/f bumper

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 63,202 miles

Nearside Front bumper has corrosion in end resulting in a hole

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front some binding in brake, not signs of overheating

Fail 2 Nov 2018 63,202 miles

Nearside Front bumper has corrosion in end resulting in a hole

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front some binding in brake, not signs of overheating

Pass 7 Nov 2017 60,208 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear bulbs fading (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 60,208 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear bulbs fading (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too high o/s/f adjust at time of test (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 55,912 miles

spare tyre flat

Fail 15 Nov 2016 55,912 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid n/s/f (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s/f (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s/f (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s/f (8.2.2)

spare tyre flat

Pass 27 Nov 2015 50,484 miles

Front both tyres age cracked on tyre walls

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt age cracked (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt age cracking (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 42,409 miles

some wear in both rear lower shackle bushes

spare tyre is flat

Pass 15 Nov 2013 31,984 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 29,834 miles

rear exhaust bracket corroded/broken

Pass 25 Nov 2011 28,163 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 25,724 miles

front tyres worn/wearing on outer edges

Pass 19 Nov 2009 23,107 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 22,349 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 21,641 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 19,552 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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FD53 JVN 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 71.4%.

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 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 FD53 JVN, 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 FD53 JVN registered?

FD53 JVN is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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