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ML53 FBA

2003 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

125,028 mi
Last recorded125,028 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 FBA
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 125,028 miles

n/s and o/s inner sills slightly rusty.

Pass 21 Apr 2022 121,876 miles

Nearside Inner Sills slightly rusty

Offside Outer inner sills rusty

Fail 21 Apr 2022 121,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Sills slightly rusty

Offside Outer inner sills rusty

Pass 29 Apr 2021 118,570 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 118,568 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 115,210 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 110,557 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 105,732 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 101,110 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 95,825 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 88,285 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 81,850 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 74,693 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 68,405 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 62,115 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 55,472 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 47,582 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 40,006 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 28,012 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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ML53 FBA is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ML53 FBA, 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 ML53 FBA registered?

ML53 FBA is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is ML53 FBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML53 FBA shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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