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FG53 TZT

2003 Mazda B Series

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

149,070 mi
Last recorded149,070 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 TZT
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 149,070 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated rusted across front on underside (3.1 (c))

Front to rear chassis very rusty and body mounts no holes at this time all suspention components very rusty also

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear fog light faded

Pass 13 May 2024 149,009 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated bonnet very rusty underside (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

chassis extremely rusty front to rear

Fail 13 May 2024 149,009 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated bonnet very rusty underside (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

chassis extremely rusty front to rear

Pass 10 May 2023 148,944 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

chassis very rusty but no rust holes

Fail 10 May 2023 148,944 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit carried out test again after very short run (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

chassis very rusty but no rust holes

Pass 12 May 2022 148,913 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated bonnet underside rusty (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

chassis front to rear corroded no holes

Pass 15 Sep 2020 148,873 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated bonnet rusty under side (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

chassis rusty no holes

Pass 6 Sep 2019 148,787 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

chassis rusty no holes also underside of bonnet rusty

Pass 7 Aug 2018 148,619 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front brake very slight bind

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

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

surface rust to chassis every were no holes

Pass 1 Aug 2017 148,258 miles

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

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

chassis very rusty but not holed

underside of body very rusty but no holes

Pass 29 Jul 2016 147,779 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 147,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 147,405 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 147,109 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 146,895 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 146,446 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 145,504 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Jul 2011 145,504 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 143,991 miles

stonechips on front windscreen

Fail 28 Jul 2010 143,991 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

stonechips on front windscreen

Pass 31 Jul 2009 142,378 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 140,384 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 115,239 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 115,234 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 86,524 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 86,523 miles

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

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 TZT is a 2003 Mazda B Series in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 FG53 TZT, 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 TZT registered?

FG53 TZT is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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The MOT history for FG53 TZT shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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