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HX03 HFH

2003 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

112,802 mi
Last recorded112,802 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 HFH
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 112,802 miles

Central Rear Diff seal leaking,.

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underbody has a lot of corrosion

Fail 11 Feb 2026 112,800 miles

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Central Rear Diff seal leaking,.

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underbody has a lot of corrosion

Pass 24 Feb 2025 111,067 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

body has corrosion.

Fail 30 Jan 2025 111,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

body has corrosion and the center support bar is corroded.

Pass 18 Jan 2024 107,958 miles

Diff leaking

Front crossmember below radiator corroded

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear loading bed floor corroded/rusty

Fail 10 Jan 2024 107,958 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Diff leaking

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Radiator plane corroded

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear wing corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2023 104,735 miles

Body has corrosion.

Central Exhaust strap broken.

Exhaust corroded.

Nearside Handbrake cable bracket snapped.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel arches have corrosion.

Fail 26 Jan 2023 104,724 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Body has corrosion.

Central Exhaust strap broken.

Exhaust corroded.

Nearside Handbrake cable bracket snapped.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel arches have corrosion.

Pass 2 Feb 2022 102,824 miles

exhaust corroded

underbody corrosion

Fail 6 Jan 2022 102,824 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

body has corrosion

rear cab floor corroded.

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 18 Jan 2021 99,710 miles

Front Inner both sides of the inner driveshaft joints have a lot of play

Rear seal leaking

body and chassis have corrosion.

exhaust corroded.

Fail 11 Jan 2021 99,700 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner both sides of the inner driveshaft joints have a lot of play

Rear seal leaking

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

body and chassis have corrosion.

exhaust corroded.

Pass 7 Jan 2020 97,703 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch corroded through. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

body has corrosion

body has corrosion.

Fail 7 Jan 2020 97,701 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear light unit damaged. (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch corroded through. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

body has corrosion

body has corrosion.

Pass 18 Jan 2019 94,615 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

body corroded.

exhaust bracket insecure

wipers starting to smear the screen.

Pass 19 Jan 2018 91,802 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear's

Rear Exhaust box clamp broken

Fail 9 Jan 2018 91,714 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear's

Rear Exhaust box clamp broken

Pass 24 Feb 2017 89,828 miles

Central Exhaust clamp deteriorated but exhaust system secure at present time.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 89,819 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake binding (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both from front off vehicle to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust centre clamp corroded (broken) but system adequatly supported at present time.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Noticed a metalic noise within brake drum on rotation of wheel, further investigation recommended.

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over axle. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 87,614 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 80,321 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 74,743 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2014 74,738 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 69,141 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 69,141 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 64,331 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 52,048 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 42,740 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 34,167 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 30,454 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 27,567 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 23,089 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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HX03 HFH is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 HX03 HFH, 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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HX03 HFH is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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