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LJ03 WGE

2003 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

153,913 mi
Last recorded153,913 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 WGE
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2022 153,913 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipes runnig front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear diff slight oil leak

underside of vehicle painted/undersealed and corroded

Pass 16 May 2018 152,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 May 2018 152,682 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 151,064 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

chassis has surface corrosion

Fail 27 Apr 2017 151,064 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

chassis has surface corrosion

Pass 21 Apr 2016 146,015 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2016 145,987 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 135,817 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 128,536 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 128,518 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and fouling (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 124,262 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 119,548 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 28 Dec 2011 119,262 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 24 Dec 2010 110,830 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2010 110,710 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 10,530 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 77,683 miles

steering wheel slightly has play

Fail 5 Jul 2008 76,682 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

steering wheel slightly has play

Pass 5 Jul 2007 54,264 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 43,819 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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LJ03 WGE is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LJ03 WGE, 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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LJ03 WGE is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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