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SJ53 EZA

2003 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

119,551 mi
Last recorded119,551 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 EZA
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 119,551 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 119,551 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 112,822 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 112,821 miles

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2021 112,356 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 103,036 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis legs centre to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper scores (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 102,036 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 101,297 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 101,297 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 100,013 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front slight grease around c/v gaiter

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

heavy surface corrosion on chassie

oil around engine/gearbox

Fail 4 Jul 2016 100,013 miles

Emissions not tested emissions (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front slight grease around c/v gaiter

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

heavy surface corrosion on chassie

oil around engine/gearbox

Pass 30 Jun 2015 98,500 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 98,500 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 97,188 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 97,188 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 95,531 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 93,266 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 89,472 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 86,398 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 82,848 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 82,848 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 80,430 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 63,445 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

offside front tyre perished(245/70r16)

oil leak at offside inner cv joint

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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SJ53 EZA is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SJ53 EZA, 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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What year was SJ53 EZA registered?

SJ53 EZA is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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