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SA53 VTY

2003 Mazda B Series

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

85,149 mi
Last recorded85,149 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 VTY
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2018 85,149 miles

Entire Underside Of Vehicle Corroded

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))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Rear Fuel tank slightly loose Corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 85,146 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body Mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced At Leaf Spring Support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body Mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced At Front Of Axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body Mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Entire Underside Of Vehicle Corroded

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))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Rear Fuel tank slightly loose Corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 82,837 miles

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

Rear diff has oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion entire (6.1.A.1)

Fail 15 Dec 2017 82,833 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure bolts loose (3.5.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cross section above spare wheel (6.1.A.1)

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.4.A.2h)

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

Rear diff has oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion entire (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 81,327 miles

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

gearbox x member showing signs of corrosion

Fail 14 Dec 2016 81,322 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at shocker mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at shocker mount and fuel tank support (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded forward facing (2.4.A.3)

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

gearbox x member showing signs of corrosion

Pass 15 Dec 2015 79,286 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 79,286 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 76,673 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2014 76,673 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 74,598 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 72,758 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2012 72,755 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 67,632 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 63,887 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 60,319 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 57,173 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 51,642 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 51,642 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 37,117 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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SA53 VTY is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SA53 VTY, 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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SA53 VTY is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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