MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,696 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all have slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
slight corrosion becoming evident on under body and components
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended doesn,t latch secure (7.1.2 (c))
Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp by hazards (4.3.3 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all have slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
slight corrosion becoming evident on under body and components
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides at flexi's (1.1.11 (c))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides - o/s worse (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides poor (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides across axle (1.1.11 (c))
Rear rear bumper damaged- housing rear fog lamp causing fog lamp to not face rear completely
Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated cover missing (4.10 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section of exhaust missing (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play idle arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cuts in tread to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides at flexi's (1.1.11 (c))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides - o/s worse (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides poor (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear lamp lens broken
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides across axle (1.1.11 (c))
Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light facing down (4.5.1 (b) (i))
Rear rear bumper damaged- housing rear fog lamp causing fog lamp to not face rear completely
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated cover missing (4.10 (b) (i))
unable to check front pads as calipers were clogged with mud
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
brake load sensing valve stiff
corrosion
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
brake load sensing valve stiff
corrosion
Chassis corroded
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)
Ball joint has excessive play Steering box arm (2.2.B.1f)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function Both (2.7.2a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Chassis corroded
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre perishing
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front brake slightly binding
Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges
brake pipes greased
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust strap deteriorated
front brake pipes corroded
front to rear brake pipes at side of tank corroded (borderline unable to inspect fully)
rear brake pipes corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
exhaust strap deteriorated
front brake pipes corroded
front to rear brake pipes at side of tank corroded (borderline unable to inspect fully)
rear brake pipes corroded
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
brake pipes greased
corrosion to chassis
nearside front outer cv boot deteriorating
nearside rear tyre close to wear markers
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside front tyre has a cut to outer wall but not deep enough to reach cords
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside front tyre has a cut to outer wall but not deep enough to reach cords
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
unable to see front pads
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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FM53 EXN is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Silver 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 FM53 EXN, 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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FM53 EXN is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 29 December 2003.
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