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FG03 PTU

2003 Mazda B Series

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

124,242 mi
Last recorded124,242 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 PTU
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2018 124,242 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings offside & nearside front (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Outer 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 brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

rear window insecure

Pass 7 Feb 2017 123,004 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and loose (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb starting to go white in colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes going into brake compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 121,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil light flashing

front to rear metal fuel pipes corroded

slight gearbox oil leaks

Fail 19 Feb 2016 121,186 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil light flashing

front to rear metal fuel pipes corroded

slight gearbox oil leaks

Pass 17 Feb 2015 118,312 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 114,395 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust silencer clamp corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2013 110,919 miles

damage to front bumper

glow plug light flashing

slight oil leak from gear box

Fail 11 Feb 2013 110,919 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

damage to front bumper

glow plug light flashing

slight oil leak from gear box

Pass 14 Apr 2011 104,254 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 104,254 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front body damaged affecting headlamp aim

Pass 12 Apr 2010 98,981 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2009 94,281 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

damage to n/s/r light cluster

damage to o/s/f tyre sidewall and wearing low on tread

n/s/f tyre sidewall damage and wearing on outer edge

Pass 10 Mar 2009 94,281 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

damage to n/s/r light cluster

damage to o/s/f tyre sidewall and wearing low on tread

n/s/f tyre sidewall damage and wearing on outer edge

Pass 8 Mar 2008 88,831 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 88,822 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 74,441 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 56,153 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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FG03 PTU is a 2003 Mazda B Series in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FG03 PTU, 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 FG03 PTU registered?

FG03 PTU is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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