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FG53 TZU

2003 Mazda B Series

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,011 mi
Last recorded107,011 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 107,011 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 107,011 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 65% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced covered in tape (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light lens broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 102,475 miles

corrosion to vehicle

Fail 12 Mar 2019 102,454 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values black smoke (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to vehicle

Pass 6 Apr 2018 99,358 miles

rear exhaust insecure

Pass 14 Feb 2017 94,336 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front indicator lens repaired with tape

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded comp to offside rear flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

bonnet corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2017 94,314 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Front exhaust bracket broken

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front indicator lens repaired with tape

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded comp to offside rear flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

bonnet corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2016 89,953 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 87,262 miles

bind on offside front wheel

Pass 10 Apr 2014 86,046 miles

fuel pipes corroded

nearside door mirror glass cracked

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 16 Apr 2013 85,108 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

bonnet inner front edge corroded but fastens securely

Pass 16 Apr 2012 83,835 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 82,305 miles

Front 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)

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 29 Apr 2010 81,581 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2010 81,581 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 80,606 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

n/s mirror cracked

o/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 10 Jun 2008 63,177 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 63,177 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 49,739 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2006 38,057 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 38,057 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 TZU is a 2003 Mazda B Series in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TZU, 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 TZU registered?

FG53 TZU is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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