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SC03 HVY

2003 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,185 mi
Last recorded144,185 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC03 HVY
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2026 144,185 miles

Nearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting front wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure floor support corroded and holed (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Offside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting rront wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure floor support corroded and holed (6.2.5 (a) (i))

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

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 2 Jun 2025 141,633 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 139,546 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 135,938 miles

Offside Front wheel arch corroded outside criteria

Fail 15 Jun 2023 135,938 miles

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

Offside Front wheel arch corroded outside criteria

Pass 22 Jun 2022 130,779 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2021 124,904 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 119,303 miles

slight corrosion at n/s and o/s rear body mtgs not compromising body security

Pass 2 May 2019 116,902 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 114,211 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 114,174 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 111,461 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 4 May 2017 111,461 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported both centre supports (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2016 106,534 miles

Both Front Tyres Perishing On Sidewalls

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

Pass 18 May 2015 102,638 miles

offside mirror glass slightly damaged

rear exhaust mount heavily corroded

rear exhaust silencer strap broken

slight corrosion to chassis rails and floorpan - covered in protective underseal in places

Fail 17 May 2014 98,212 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2014 98,212 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 93,290 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

chip to screen

corrosion to rear chassis

Fail 18 May 2013 93,256 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

chip to screen

corrosion to rear chassis

Pass 9 May 2012 88,549 miles

exhaust mountiong in poor condition

Pass 19 May 2011 85,260 miles

front to rear & rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2010 83,772 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 83,772 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 80,708 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 80,708 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 63,839 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 47,407 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 40,095 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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SC03 HVY is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SC03 HVY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SC03 HVY registered?

SC03 HVY is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is SC03 HVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC03 HVY shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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