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PL03 XXD

2003 Mazda B Series

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

119,779 mi
Last recorded119,779 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 XXD
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 119,779 miles

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached n/s/f bumper damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front has damage to lower screen

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over the axle (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle heavily undersealed

rear leaf springs bushes split

Fail 12 Nov 2025 119,766 miles

Central Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced front [raditor suport] (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn fornt bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached not attached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached not attached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached n/s/f bumper damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front has damage to lower screen

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over the axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 118,587 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front bumper damaged

heavy build up of rust underneath

Pass 2 Nov 2023 116,219 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle rusty underneath

Window screen damaged slightly

Pass 1 Jun 2022 113,506 miles

Front bumper damaged

Heavy build up of rust on chassis

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2022 113,506 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front bumper damaged

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Heavy build up of rust on chassis

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2021 111,349 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2021 111,349 miles

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

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 104,843 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 100,004 miles

Offside Front c.v boot split

surface corrosion on chassis

Pass 3 Jul 2017 91,992 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipes corroded.

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 91,992 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Bumper. (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Bumper. (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipes corroded.

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 85,576 miles

General light underbody corrosion.

Pass 4 Jun 2015 77,051 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 69,216 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 63,532 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 57,422 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Feb 2012 57,422 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake warning lamp on dash.

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 48,451 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2009 38,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 38,735 miles

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 15 Jan 2008 33,487 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 25,797 miles

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

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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PL03 XXD is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 PL03 XXD, 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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PL03 XXD is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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