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GM03 LLA

2003 Mazda B Series

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

142,198 mi
Last recorded142,198 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM03 LLA
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2021 142,198 miles

Offside mirror glass cracked

corrosion to front/middle chassis rail more then one place heavy

corrosion to rear chassis rail more then one place and holed outside suspension mounting point just

rear cross over chassis member corroded heavy

Fail 28 Jan 2021 142,181 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail holed by shackle mounting x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm drop arm excess play (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside mirror glass cracked

corrosion to front/middle chassis rail more then one place heavy

corrosion to rear chassis rail more then one place and holed outside suspension mounting point just

rear cross over chassis member corroded heavy

rear leaf spring bushes poor condition

Pass 4 Feb 2020 133,007 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 133,006 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected Ideler arm (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2019 126,725 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 126,722 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis, and Offside rear chassis next to brake value and shock absorber fixing point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 121,135 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 121,060 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings welding marked in yellow (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 114,255 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened close to excess (5.2.2a)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 114,254 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened close to excess (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 106,615 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 106,614 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2015 100,939 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 100,937 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all flexible hoses need testing on retest

Pass 23 Jan 2014 93,790 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 84,443 miles

front number plate small crack

Fail 11 Jan 2013 84,443 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front number plate small crack

Fail 1 Feb 2012 76,731 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 76,731 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 67,617 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 59,786 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Dec 2008 49,507 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 39,597 miles

centre exhaust clamp deteriorated

Pass 13 Oct 2006 29,374 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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GM03 LLA 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 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 GM03 LLA, 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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GM03 LLA is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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