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FM53 EXT

2003 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,084 mi
Last recorded89,084 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 EXT
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 89,084 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering linkage (2.3 (a) (i))

both front floors heavily corroded seems solid at time of test

complete chassis heavily corroded seems solid at time of test

complete under body heavily corroded but seems solid at time of test

Pass 7 Jul 2023 88,199 miles

Complete underbody including fuel pipes and suspension components

Front floor surface corrosion

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 87,206 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 85,380 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 83,807 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 82,554 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 80,209 miles

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2017 75,423 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 71,616 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyres only just legal (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 71,616 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyres only just legal (4.1.E.1)

vehicle has a bad oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2015 65,712 miles

Both rear tyres getting low and cracking

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 65,658 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Both rear tyres getting low and cracking

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside front brake disc inner face corroded

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 60,956 miles

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

front no/plate poor - rear tyres getting low

Pass 27 Mar 2013 55,848 miles

front no/plate poor

Fail 31 Mar 2012 50,062 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 50,062 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 44,125 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 44,125 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 39,158 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 39,158 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 33,671 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 33,671 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 27,939 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 20,820 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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FM53 EXT is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EXT, 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 FM53 EXT registered?

FM53 EXT is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 29 December 2003.

Is FM53 EXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM53 EXT shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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