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FL53 ADO

2003 Mazda B Series

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

121,344 mi
Last recorded121,344 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 ADO
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 121,344 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively diff end (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 121,344 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively diff end (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 115,840 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 115,840 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 110,543 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 106,868 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 106,866 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 front and 2 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 102,364 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2014 102,364 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 95,212 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 95,212 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 87,279 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 87,279 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 80,036 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2011 80,036 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2010 70,411 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 70,411 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 57,678 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 57,678 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 44,879 miles

slight judder + inbalance on front brakes

tyres x3 worn close to limit

Pass 28 Nov 2007 35,755 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 24,678 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 24,678 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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FL53 ADO is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 FL53 ADO, 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 FL53 ADO registered?

FL53 ADO is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is FL53 ADO safe to buy?

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