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HW03 KXC

2003 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

142,465 mi
Last recorded142,465 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW03 KXC
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 142,465 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 142,465 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 138,816 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axle brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake valve brake pipe unions (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s headlamp lens slightly deteriorated, outputs slightly diminished (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s centre and rear chassis members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front cross member, o/s and n/s (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s and n/s rear (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play n/s steering idler arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s centre and rear chassis members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

o/s and n/s rear body panels slight damage

o/s and n/s rear leaf springs slighty splaying

o/s/f door ,, slight damage

o/s/f wing slight damage

o/s/r fog light slightly deteriorated

rear brake hose slightly deteriorated

Fail 30 Aug 2018 138,813 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear chassis cross member, o/s and n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axle brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake valve brake pipe unions (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s headlamp lens slightly deteriorated, outputs slightly diminished (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s centre and rear chassis members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front cross member, o/s and n/s (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s and n/s rear (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play n/s steering idler arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s centre and rear chassis members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

o/s and n/s rear body panels slight damage

o/s and n/s rear leaf springs slighty splaying

o/s/f door ,, slight damage

o/s/f wing slight damage

o/s/r fog light slightly deteriorated

rear brake hose slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Sep 2017 133,924 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level recommend check/top up (3.6.G.1b)

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

Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired o/s and n/s rear (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing o/s and n/s rear (2.7.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear chassis members (2.4.A.3)

engine oil level low on dip stick

o/s and n/s rear body panels, slight damage

o/s/f door, slight damage

o/s/f wing panel, slight damage

Pass 5 Sep 2016 127,160 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush o/s and n/s front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing o/s and n/s rear (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance cracked (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed recommend check/attention (6.2.B.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering box (2.3.3b)

Propshaft universal joint worn rear,, recommend replace ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and dirty,, recommend attention (6.3.1d)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing o/s and n/s rear (2.7.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear chassis members (2.4.A.3)

advise check brake fluid level

n/s reverse light not working

n/s/f brake binding slightly,, recommend check

o/s and n/s rear body panels slightly damaged

o/s door mirror, cover taped up, advise condition

o/s/f door slight damage

o/s/f wing panel, slight damage, and taped

Fail 1 Sep 2016 127,098 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush o/s and n/s front (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low, recommend check (3.5.1g)

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

Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing o/s and n/s rear (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance cracked (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed recommend check/attention (6.2.B.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering box (2.3.3b)

Propshaft universal joint worn rear,, recommend replace ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and dirty,, recommend attention (6.3.1d)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing o/s and n/s rear (2.7.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear chassis members (2.4.A.3)

advise check brake fluid level

n/s reverse light not working

n/s/f brake binding slightly,, recommend check

o/s and n/s rear body panels slightly damaged

o/s door mirror, cover taped up, advise condition

o/s/f door slight damage

o/s/f wing panel, slight damage, and taped

Pass 4 Sep 2015 120,506 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look 2/3 worn,, recommend check (3.5.1g)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

advise condition of front tyres

offside front door, slight damage

offside front wing panel, slight damage

Fail 1 Sep 2015 120,504 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look 2/3 worn,, recommend check (3.5.1g)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

advise condition of front tyres

offside front door, slight damage

offside front wing panel, slight damage

Pass 19 Jul 2014 115,858 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight damage to offside front wing and door panels

Fail 17 Jul 2014 115,856 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight damage to offside front wing and door panels

Pass 10 May 2013 107,479 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 102,172 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 102,172 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 96,883 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2011 96,883 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 89,064 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 73,635 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 52,041 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 52,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 42,754 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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HW03 KXC is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 HW03 KXC, 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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HW03 KXC is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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