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RL03 HWS

2003 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

216,660 mi
Last recorded216,660 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 HWS
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 216,660 miles

Oil leak engine and diff ()

brake pipes corroded

corrosion to structure and components

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

front brake pipes greased up

Pass 16 Nov 2016 210,840 miles

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

Oil leak ()

corrosion to all brake pipes

corrosion to structure and components

rear fog light temp repair carried out prior to test

Fail 15 Nov 2016 210,840 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

corrosion to all brake pipes

corrosion to structure and components

rear fog light temp repair carried out prior to test

Pass 9 Oct 2015 204,088 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 204,054 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 196,039 miles

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

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 11 Jul 2013 182,969 miles

under body has surface rust

Pass 28 Aug 2012 172,835 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 154,181 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 132,442 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2010 132,442 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 107,353 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 71,036 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Nov 2008 70,733 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 37,520 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 19,411 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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RL03 HWS is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RL03 HWS, 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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RL03 HWS is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 27 August 2003.

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