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FV03 KXS

2003 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,434 mi
Last recorded90,434 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 KXS
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2016 90,434 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Oil leak differential ()

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

Nearside Rear Upper load sensor mounting bracket corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2015 83,055 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2015 83,055 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 78,778 miles

front body x member badly corroded

slight oil leak at steering box

Fail 10 Nov 2014 78,774 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front body x member badly corroded

slight oil leak at steering box

Pass 1 Nov 2013 71,326 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 63,835 miles

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

front panel corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2012 63,834 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front panel corroded

middle exhaust mounting broken

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 55,847 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 55,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 50,129 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 45,815 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2009 45,814 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 34,937 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 24,019 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 11,324 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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FV03 KXS is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FV03 KXS, 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 FV03 KXS registered?

FV03 KXS is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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