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OW53 AFY

2003 Mazda B Series

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

165,341 mi
Last recorded165,341 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW53 AFY
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2016 165,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 165,341 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 155,381 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2015 155,381 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 140,792 miles

Nearside rear light lens damaged but not showing white light

Offside rear shock absorber outer dust cover in poor condition

Fail 24 Nov 2014 140,792 miles

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Nearside rear light lens damaged but not showing white light

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

Offside rear shock absorber outer dust cover in poor condition

Pass 13 Dec 2013 128,197 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2013 128,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 111,239 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 95,164 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 95,164 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front 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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 82,051 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 71,884 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 59,462 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 59,462 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 48,925 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 40,202 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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OW53 AFY is a 2003 Mazda B Series in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OW53 AFY, 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 OW53 AFY registered?

OW53 AFY is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 23 December 2003.

Is OW53 AFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW53 AFY shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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