MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,412 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front corroded near to body mounting
body corroded in places but not in prescribed areas.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front corroded near to body mounting
body corroded in places but not in prescribed areas.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front floor corroded near body mounting
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes havily under sealed (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced full under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
full under body heavily under sealed
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment both (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes havily under sealed (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced full under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
full under body heavily under sealed
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
spare wheel flat
spare wheel flat
How Reliable is the Mazda B Series?
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FH53 DBX is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Silver 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 FH53 DBX, 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 FH53 DBX registered?
FH53 DBX is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 31 December 2003.
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