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SM03 FLL

2003 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

120,107 mi
Last recorded120,107 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 FLL
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2014 120,107 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 110,529 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 95,151 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 24 Nov 2011 95,150 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 90,233 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2010 90,233 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 83,180 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2009 83,179 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 75,831 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 70,384 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 70,384 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 67,066 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Nov 2006 67,064 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 58,432 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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SM03 FLL is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SM03 FLL, 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 SM03 FLL registered?

SM03 FLL is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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