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SD53 PHN

2003 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,201 mi
Last recorded131,201 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 PHN
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 131,201 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 130,097 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 127,456 miles

Front brake discs corroded at inner face

Offside Front brake pipe slightly coroded

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

underside coroded

Pass 15 Dec 2014 123,530 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2013 107,588 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 107,588 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 90,898 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 81,612 miles

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2011 81,612 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2010 72,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 60,816 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 60,816 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 50,189 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 41,259 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 31,465 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 31,118 miles

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

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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SD53 PHN 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 SD53 PHN, 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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SD53 PHN is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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