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FM53 EXW

2003 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

159,733 mi
Last recorded159,733 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 EXW
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 159,733 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 155,347 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 155,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 150,377 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 146,881 miles

Front Radiator x member holed and corroded

Fuel pipes corroded

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 143,495 miles

All rear spring and shackle bushes deteriorated but no movement

Front radiator cross member corroded but not in prescribed area

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 143,493 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front too rear pipes too load sensor valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside 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 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 Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Near fuel tank (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All rear spring bushes deteriorated but no movement

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front too rear ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Too flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Too wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Too flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Too wheel cyiinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 142,013 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 142,013 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 135,663 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 121,495 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 119,145 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2017 119,143 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 112,515 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 104,241 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 95,322 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2013 86,114 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 86,113 miles

Nearside 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 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)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 76,282 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 65,693 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 57,023 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 47,879 miles

towing ball bolts are short into fixing nuts

Pass 26 Jun 2008 37,735 miles

wipers could do with attention

Fail 7 Jun 2007 26,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 26,145 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 16,328 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 16,328 miles

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

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 EXW is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 EXW, 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 EXW registered?

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

Is FM53 EXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM53 EXW shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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