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SG03 BFN

2003 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

57,391 mi
Last recorded57,391 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG03 BFN
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 57,391 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 57,391 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 54,053 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 54,053 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 51,715 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 51,715 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 49,054 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 49,054 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 46,556 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 44,281 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2014 44,281 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 41,781 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 41,781 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 39,561 miles

7 PIN SOCKET LEFT HAND INDICATOR NOT WORKING

Fail 2 Nov 2012 39,561 miles

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

7 PIN SOCKET LEFT HAND INDICATOR NOT WORKING

Pass 3 Nov 2011 37,456 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 35,731 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 34,715 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 32,303 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 31,362 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 31,360 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 24,663 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 24,466 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 17,908 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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SG03 BFN is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SG03 BFN, 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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SG03 BFN is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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