MOT Status
ValidMileage
171,595 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip x2 (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip x2 (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
front number plate damaged
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting footwell (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting footwell (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
front number plate damaged
Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded
Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded
Nearside Brake cable insecure fixing bracket corroded off (1.1.15 (c))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front idler slight play
Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
all chassi and suspention components heavily corroded
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front chip in screen
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material side to side (1.1.11 (c))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded hole in bar (6.1.6 (a))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front chip in screen
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material side to side (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
spare wheel slightly loose oi carrier
securing band on centre silencer broken. exhaust system still secure
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n\s\f inner o\s\f outer o\s\f inner (2.4.G.4e)
Front position lamp(s) not working both front (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.4.G.4e)
Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n\s\f inner o\s\f outer o\s\f inner (2.4.G.4e)
Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)
Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
centre exhaust bracket broken but exhaust secure
play in propshaft bearings
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
centre exhaust bracket broken but exhaust surported
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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.
FE03 TVL is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.
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 FE03 TVL, 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 FE03 TVL?
You can check the full history of FE03 TVL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was FE03 TVL registered?
FE03 TVL is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 28 March 2003.
Is FE03 TVL safe to buy?
The MOT history for FE03 TVL shows 31 tests with a 67.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does FE03 TVL 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 FE03 TVL. 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.