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SK03 ELX

2003 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

100,046 mi
Last recorded100,046 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK03 ELX
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 100,046 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 100,030 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember at subframe mounts both sides (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens broken (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 97,463 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 97,462 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower bush worn to excess (2.7.4)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour showing white light (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 97,458 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings full cross member (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users front step (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner chassis mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under bonnet arch at rear (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under bonnet on arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play but outer (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings leaf spring hanger at rear (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch at front (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play but outer (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings exhaust bracket onn chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner body mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner body mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings full cross member and spare wheel support (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Body has slight corrosion full underneath of vehicle corrosion developing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front seatbelt slightly fred

front droplink bushed deterorated

fuel tank sheld corroded

rear diff leaking

steering box leaking

Pass 30 Sep 2015 93,672 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 93,672 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe missing (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2015 93,520 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cab mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cab mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate both (1.1.C.1e)

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

front discs worn

oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2014 88,022 miles

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2014 88,022 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 82,104 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 82,101 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 74,287 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Apr 2012 74,285 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2011 67,039 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 61,425 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 61,425 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 53,310 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 44,847 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 36,590 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 28,603 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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SK03 ELX is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SK03 ELX, 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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SK03 ELX is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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