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FM03 LVJ

2003 Mazda B Series

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

127,255 mi
Last recorded127,255 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 LVJ
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2020 127,255 miles

Spare tyre sidewalls severley deteriorated and deflated.

Fail 1 Jul 2020 127,255 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (4.5.4 (a))

Spare tyre sidewalls severley deteriorated and deflated.

Pass 20 Aug 2019 126,153 miles

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Fail 17 Aug 2019 126,153 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing of numbers (0.1 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing of numbers (0.1 (d))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 10 Jul 2018 125,213 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity slight damage (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

chassis surface corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2017 116,907 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Inner sills corroding

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced slightly insecure (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 108,798 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 May 2015 99,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 May 2015 99,527 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 94,114 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear lights damaged

underside muddy

Fail 7 Apr 2014 94,114 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear lights damaged

underside muddy

Pass 8 Oct 2009 72,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

vehicle underside muddy

Fail 8 Oct 2009 72,371 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

vehicle underside muddy

Pass 20 Jun 2008 62,080 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 55,447 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 47,088 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 46,999 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.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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FM03 LVJ is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FM03 LVJ, 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 FM03 LVJ registered?

FM03 LVJ is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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