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SL53 WVN

2003 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

75,337 mi
Last recorded75,337 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 WVN
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 75,337 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both wings inner and outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mountings on floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Whole rear pick up bed underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar component slightly damaged exhaust emissions corroded though, no tow hitch or wiring fitted. (6.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both affected by hazards (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 73,800 miles

body corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2019 73,800 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Nearside steering idler (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust system insecure Front hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Body corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 70,728 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 70,727 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 63,171 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 57,781 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2016 57,369 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

minor engine oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2015 49,887 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 43,673 miles

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

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

all four tyres slightly perished

Fail 4 Sep 2014 43,673 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

all four tyres slightly perished

Pass 6 Sep 2013 35,539 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2012 29,959 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 27,944 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 25,266 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 21,279 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 16,018 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 10,185 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 4,125 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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SL53 WVN is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SL53 WVN, 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 SL53 WVN registered?

SL53 WVN is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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The MOT history for SL53 WVN shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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