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M700 LAV

2003 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,981 mi
Last recorded85,981 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM700 LAV
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2014 85,981 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 85,981 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 78,842 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Spare tyre defective

Fail 30 Jul 2013 78,842 miles

Nearside 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 Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Spare tyre defective

Fail 18 Jul 2012 70,964 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 70,964 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 63,940 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 56,243 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2010 56,243 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 49,844 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 46,574 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 34,555 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 27,687 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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M700 LAV is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 M700 LAV, 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 M700 LAV registered?

M700 LAV is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is M700 LAV safe to buy?

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