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PJ53 OTF

2003 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,651 mi
Last recorded80,651 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 OTF
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 80,651 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2025 80,647 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 78,266 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 74,221 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 68,782 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 63,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 58,406 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 54,948 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 54,948 miles

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 51,103 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 47,300 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 44,325 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 40,224 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 37,069 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 34,623 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 31,114 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 29,691 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 27,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 27,328 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 24,451 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 24,451 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 21,664 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 18,110 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 14,024 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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PJ53 OTF is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PJ53 OTF, 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 PJ53 OTF registered?

PJ53 OTF is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 20 October 2003.

Is PJ53 OTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ53 OTF shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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