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FL03 VCX

2003 Mazda B Series

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,144 mi
Last recorded84,144 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 VCX
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 84,144 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/r & o/s/r corrosion in the tub

Fail 29 Sep 2025 84,144 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/r & o/s/r corrosion in the tub

Pass 14 Oct 2024 82,761 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 82,761 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 82,751 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 81,067 miles

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 81,067 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength above mounting for rear as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner chassis on inside and marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis behind tank on inside where marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front anti roll bar bush slight play

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 78,931 miles

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both nearside and offside deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear body mounting point 3rd one from front corroded at end

Pass 8 Nov 2021 75,227 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body support (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body support (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2021 75,227 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body support (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body support (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 72,916 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 72,913 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis within 30cm of spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body component slightly loose bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end into load sensing valve middle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 69,727 miles

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

front bumper corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2018 66,523 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 66,507 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting NSR OSR CHASSIS LEAF SPRING MOUNTINGS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 62,852 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 58,833 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 55,584 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 52,892 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 49,731 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 43,108 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 38,810 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 36,167 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

advise n/s/f tyre slightly out of shape.

Pass 13 Mar 2009 33,034 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 28,856 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 23,378 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 16,954 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 15,389 miles

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

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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FL03 VCX is a 2003 Mazda B Series in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 FL03 VCX, 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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FL03 VCX is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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