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SM03 VAH

2003 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

133,131 mi
Last recorded133,131 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 133,131 miles

Body has slight corrosion both sides front body panels (6.1.B.2)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides front outer (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides front (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides front (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides rear (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 133,131 miles

Body has slight corrosion both sides front body panels (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides front outer (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides front (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides front (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides rear (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 123,000 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 113,195 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 103,504 miles

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 24 May 2011 103,504 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 26 May 2010 95,189 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 26 May 2010 95,189 miles
Pass 25 May 2009 87,291 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 May 2009 87,291 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2008 73,929 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2008 73,929 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 62,737 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 62,737 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 50,621 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 50,621 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 VAH is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 VAH, 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 VAH registered?

SM03 VAH is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 29 May 2003.

Is SM03 VAH safe to buy?

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