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FG53 THX

2003 Mazda B Series

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,347 mi
Last recorded168,347 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 THX
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 168,347 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive load sensing valve chassis mount area corroded but not excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both front to rear ()

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering pivot arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front floor corroded not in prescribed area

Nearside Front outer sill corroded not in prescribed area

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front floor corroded not in prescribed area

Offside Front outer sill corroded not in prescribed area

Offside 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 3 Dec 2021 159,039 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play ball joint on steering pivot arm. heavy advise on limit of pass (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 154,651 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded into load sensor valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering pivot deteriorated (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 144,336 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight mist of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on edges (5.2.3 (e))

both sides front shock absorber top mounts fitted incorrectly but not likely to become detached

Fail 23 May 2019 144,303 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight mist of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on edges (5.2.3 (e))

both sides front shock absorber top mounts fitted incorrectly but not likely to become detached

Pass 3 Nov 2017 128,164 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 123,345 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 118,493 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 118,493 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 113,116 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 113,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 104,068 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside inner cv boot split

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Oct 2013 104,068 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside inner cv boot split

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2012 102,219 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all rear leaf spring bushes deteriorated

exhaust centre section strap broken

nearside inner cv boot split

Pass 11 Oct 2011 98,875 miles

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

exhaust strap broken

Fail 10 Oct 2011 98,875 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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)

exhaust strap broken

Pass 5 Oct 2010 92,798 miles

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)

Oil leak

all of the rear spring rubber bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 4 Oct 2010 92,798 miles

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

Oil leak

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)

all of the rear spring rubber bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 26 Oct 2009 78,428 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2009 78,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 29 Oct 2008 64,924 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 64,924 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 51,150 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 40,477 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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FG53 THX is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FG53 THX, 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 FG53 THX registered?

FG53 THX is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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