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GL53 DTZ

2003 Mazda B Series

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

51,516 mi
Last recorded51,516 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 DTZ
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 51,516 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 50,343 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 48,515 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 47,822 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Fail 5 Apr 2022 47,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 47,487 miles

Front both front tyres over 10 years old 06/07 ( 14 years old)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (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 brake pipes into and out of brake load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 47,436 miles

Offside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front both front tyres over 10 years old 06/07 ( 14 years old)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (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 brake pipes into and out of brake load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 47,105 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes connected to load sensing valve corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 46,705 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 45,138 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 42,032 miles

Nearside Front wiperblade deteriated but not affecting abilty to clear windscreen

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 42,026 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread depth 1.22 mm (195 14 c 106/104) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wiperblade deteriated but not affecting abilty to clear windscreen

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to legal limit tread depth 2.14 mm outer side wall perisheed

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 39,862 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195R14C 8PR 106/104Q (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 37,941 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 36,282 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake application slightly uneven

nearside front brake binding slightly

rear brakes grabbing slightly

Pass 31 Jan 2014 36,282 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake application slightly uneven

nearside front brake binding slightly

rear brakes grabbing slightly

Pass 7 Feb 2013 33,863 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 32,003 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tyres lowish at 3mm average tread depth

Fail 20 Jan 2012 32,003 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tyres lowish at 3mm average tread depth

Pass 26 Jan 2011 29,085 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 27,019 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 25,516 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 19,317 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 29 Jan 2007 16,203 miles

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

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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GL53 DTZ is a 2003 Mazda B Series in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 GL53 DTZ, 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 GL53 DTZ registered?

GL53 DTZ is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 26 November 2003.

Is GL53 DTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL53 DTZ shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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