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FG03 TGZ

2003 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

246,798 mi
Last recorded246,798 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 TGZ
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 246,798 miles

Body corroded in places NOT within prescribed areas

Brake fluid level close to minimum mark

Exhaust centre bracket broken off system STIll adequately supported

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 235,568 miles

Fuel pipes corroding in places

Stone chip in windscreen does NOT restrict drivers view

Pass 22 Jun 2018 229,481 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 223,019 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 216,262 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Jun 2015 208,254 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 208,247 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2014 200,733 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 190,462 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 190,454 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 May 2012 178,918 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 167,472 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 167,468 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 151,042 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 142,210 miles

long footbrake travel

front pads lowish

slight fuel leak in area of injectors

Pass 8 May 2008 131,377 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

slight binding from o/s/f brake

slight fuel leak

Fail 27 Mar 2007 118,536 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 118,536 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 105,411 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 TGZ 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 78.9%.

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 FG03 TGZ, 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 TGZ registered?

FG03 TGZ is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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The MOT history for FG03 TGZ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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