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FP03 AWA

2003 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

75,383 mi
Last recorded75,383 miles
Recorded on18 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 AWA
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2020 75,383 miles

CHASSIS CORRODING.

Coolant leak SHOWING SIGN OF COOLANT LEAK. ()

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security NSF FLOOR FOOT WELL GETTING THIN WILL REQUIRE WELDING SOON. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security OSF FLOOR FOOT WELL CORRODING ,WILL REQUIRE WELDING SOON. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR TAIL PIPE HAS SMALL HOLE IN IT,REPLACE SOON. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective REAR EXHAUST RUBBER MOUNTING SLIT,REPLACE A.S.A.P. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFF,PROPSHAFT OIL SEAL LEAKING. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

TURBO INTERCOOLER SHOWING SIGN OF LEAK.

Fail 7 May 2020 75,375 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached NSF DROP LINK PIN SNAPPED ,ADVISE BOTH SIDES. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

CHASSIS CORRODING.

Coolant leak SHOWING SIGN OF COOLANT LEAK. ()

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security NSF FLOOR FOOT WELL GETTING THIN WILL REQUIRE WELDING SOON. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security OSF FLOOR FOOT WELL CORRODING ,WILL REQUIRE WELDING SOON. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR TAIL PIPE HAS SMALL HOLE IN IT,REPLACE SOON. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective REAR EXHAUST RUBBER MOUNTING SLIT,REPLACE A.S.A.P. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFF,PROPSHAFT OIL SEAL LEAKING. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

TURBO INTERCOOLER SHOWING SIGN OF LEAK.

Pass 1 May 2019 72,922 miles

CAM BELT HISTORY ?????????

FRONT BRAKES NOT VISIBLE WHEELS ON.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 70,380 miles

***CAM BELT DUE AT 60,000 MILES.??????

AUXILIARY BELTS ALL LOOSE.

HEAD LAMP COVERS DIRTY,REQUIRE CLEAN INSIDE.

OIL LEAK.

REAR DIFF OIL LEAK.

Fail 17 Apr 2018 70,318 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 a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BRAKE LOAD VALVE,MARKED IN YELLOW CHALK. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

***CAM BELT DUE AT 60,000 MILES.??????

AUXILIARY BELTS ALL LOOSE.

HEAD LAMP COVERS DIRTY,REQUIRE CLEAN INSIDE.

OIL LEAK.

REAR DIFF OIL LEAK.

Pass 26 Apr 2017 67,400 miles

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

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

unable to access centre and n/s rear seat belts

Fail 26 Apr 2017 67,400 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

unable to access centre and n/s rear seat belts

Pass 5 May 2016 64,041 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges

Pass 23 Apr 2015 60,994 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 58,011 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 58,011 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

slight binding on o/s/f brake caliper

Pass 1 May 2013 53,966 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 50,833 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 50,833 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 5 May 2011 47,176 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 43,498 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 43,498 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 39,114 miles

o/s/f tyres scrubbing on inner and outer edges

Pass 30 Apr 2008 34,976 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 31,174 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 26,794 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 26,794 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (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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FP03 AWA is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AWA, 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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FP03 AWA is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 10 May 2003.

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