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GV03 LBA

2003 Mazda B Series

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

206,033 mi
Last recorded206,033 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 LBA
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 206,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by center flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 190,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2014 190,485 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 173,298 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 173,176 miles

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

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

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

noise from o/s/f hub/slight----bearing suspect

Pass 7 Aug 2012 159,407 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 133,074 miles

Front shockabsorbers appear weak

N/S INNER C/V BOOT SPLIT OPEN

front number plate cracked

o/s inner c/v boot poor aged

slight noise at rotation n/s/f roadwwheel.....

Fail 4 Aug 2011 132,442 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front shockabsorbers appear weak

N/S INNER C/V BOOT SPLIT OPEN

front number plate cracked

o/s inner c/v boot poor aged

slight noise at rotation n/s/f roadwwheel.....

Pass 12 Aug 2010 109,867 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

stone chip screen

Fail 9 Aug 2010 109,659 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

stone chip screen

Fail 13 Jul 2009 79,639 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

both front outer c/v boots aged perished

Pass 13 Jul 2009 79,639 miles

both front outer c/v boots aged perished

Pass 25 Apr 2008 60,275 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 46,666 miles

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

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

advise o/s/r tyre tread worn low monitor wear both rear tyres show perishing and slight cracking

exhaust clamp on rearbox corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2007 46,666 miles

advise o/s/r tyre tread worn low monitor wear both rear tyres show perishing and slight cracking

exhaust clamp on rearbox corroded

Pass 5 May 2006 34,363 miles

both front tyres show perishing and cracking in sidewalls o/s/f tyre nearing limit and both tyres wearing on edges under inflated

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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GV03 LBA is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Green 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 GV03 LBA, 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 GV03 LBA registered?

GV03 LBA is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is GV03 LBA safe to buy?

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