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MX53 LWC

2003 Mazda B Series

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

103,439 mi
Last recorded103,439 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 LWC
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 103,439 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2025 103,417 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust snapped. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 103,251 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 102,998 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 102,998 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 102,829 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded and holed. not within prescribed area

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 102,829 miles

Emissions not tested due to snapped exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/spring mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded and holed. not within prescribed area

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 101,820 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 101,049 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 101,049 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted Spring broken Replaced (1.1.17 (b))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 95,408 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded At side of chassis (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 88,791 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight run out on RBT (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 88,791 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight run out on RBT (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 84,240 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak from around oil filter area

slight damage to front corners of bumper

Pass 2 Oct 2014 76,369 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 76,360 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 70,545 miles

Centre exhaust strap broken but system still supported

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 64,226 miles

Rear exhaust box band rotton but system supported

Spare tyre flat

Suspect puncture N/S front tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2011 57,370 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 50,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 50,025 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 44,292 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 36,781 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 27,979 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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MX53 LWC is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 MX53 LWC, 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 MX53 LWC registered?

MX53 LWC is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 17 September 2003.

Is MX53 LWC safe to buy?

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