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HW53 HFP

2003 Mazda B Series

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests34 (19 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate55.9%

Mileage

109,035 mi
Last recorded109,035 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW53 HFP
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 15 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 109,035 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 109,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing strong advisory (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing strong advisory (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 106,394 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 106,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 103,741 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 103,741 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 100,849 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 100,849 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 97,407 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 97,407 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 94,002 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear light lens damaged

Fail 15 Sep 2020 94,001 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear light lens damaged

Pass 17 Sep 2019 90,301 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded under wheel arch near join with hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 90,298 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear leaking on section obscured by fuel tank, visible parts of front to rear pipes also corroded (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded under wheel arch near join with hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 85,509 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and pipe from load sensing valve to hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 85,507 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and pipe from load sensing valve to hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 80,783 miles

All rear brake pipes going into load sensing valve corroded

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

Fail 11 Sep 2017 80,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

All rear brake pipes going into load sensing valve corroded

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 76,916 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2x front to rear --unable to inspect full length, hidden by fuel tank --replace asap (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear pipes at load valve and rear axle--replace asap (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear spring rear hanger bushes have play-- worn

Pass 10 Sep 2015 73,901 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.B.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 73,900 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour lense broken showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working also insecure (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.B.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 67,612 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 67,612 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 62,807 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 59,839 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

offside rear lamp cracked

Pass 11 Jul 2011 54,784 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front wiper blades in poor condition

nearside front tyre 3mm & splitting

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 20 Jul 2010 50,333 miles

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

front tyres 195, rear tyres 185

Fail 16 Jul 2010 50,333 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front tyres 195, rear tyres 185

Pass 8 Jul 2009 45,436 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 45,436 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 37,101 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 37,101 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 33,594 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 33,594 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of 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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HW53 HFP is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.

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 HW53 HFP, 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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HW53 HFP is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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