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FP03 AVU

2003 Mazda B Series

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,396 mi
Last recorded101,396 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 AVU
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2020 101,396 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2020 101,384 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 98,954 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

front panel very badly corroded/holed

Pass 27 Jun 2018 93,997 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

radiator mounting slight corrosion

Pass 27 Jun 2017 88,688 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 88,688 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 83,821 miles

exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2015 80,065 miles

Both front flexible brake pipes slightly deteriorated.

Centre silencer mounting bracket corroded through.

Nearside front tyre has a nail in centre of tread.

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated/perrished slightly.

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing.

Pass 26 Jun 2014 76,497 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 76,497 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 73,902 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 72,242 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 70,662 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 70,662 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside rear light lamp slight cracked

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 69,371 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 69,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

NEARSIDE REAR LIGHT LENSE CRAKED

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 67,603 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

front number plate slightly deterioated

Pass 8 Aug 2008 65,976 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 21 Aug 2007 63,042 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 63,039 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 18 May 2006 62,701 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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FP03 AVU is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FP03 AVU, 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 FP03 AVU registered?

FP03 AVU is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is FP03 AVU safe to buy?

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