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MT53 TSY

2003 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

97,565 mi
Last recorded97,565 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 TSY
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2021 97,565 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2021 97,550 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes across rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 89,084 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 79,733 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both hose to wheels (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 79,733 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both hose to wheels (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 67,781 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 62,080 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underbody (6.1.B.2)

general condition represents age off vehicle

Fail 3 Jun 2017 62,070 miles

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underbody (6.1.B.2)

general condition represents age off vehicle

Pass 31 May 2016 56,879 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside fronts (under wheel arches) (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front number plate damaged but still readable

general rusting to chassis and front and rear suspension componenets

nearside and offside front shocks weak

Pass 6 Jun 2015 52,948 miles

general condition represents age of vehicle

Pass 6 Jun 2014 47,899 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 47,878 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 44,584 miles

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

Centre exhaust bracket corroded.Chassis corroded in places

Nearside and offside leaf springs corroded

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2013 44,584 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Centre exhaust bracket corroded.Chassis corroded in places

Nearside and offside leaf springs corroded

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 43,356 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 43,356 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 41,916 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 34,317 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 34,949 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 34,949 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 31,196 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 27,644 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 27,610 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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MT53 TSY is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 MT53 TSY, 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 MT53 TSY registered?

MT53 TSY is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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