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SW03 JMV

2003 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

123,123 mi
Last recorded123,123 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW03 JMV
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 123,123 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 115,773 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff & corroded. (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Casing damp possibly from PAS leakage.

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all (2.7.2a)

Slight coolant leak visible possibly from radiator.

Underside generally corroded.

Fail 30 Sep 2015 115,773 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking Steering box (2.3.3b)

Brake load sensing valve stiff & corroded. (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Casing damp possibly from PAS leakage.

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all (2.7.2a)

Slight coolant leak visible possibly from radiator.

Underside generally corroded.

Pass 19 Sep 2014 104,342 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 96,151 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 96,151 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 9 May 2013 96,009 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

vehicle underside corroded

Pass 9 May 2012 91,908 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake discs corroded

exhaust poor

Pass 7 Jun 2011 88,524 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 May 2010 83,789 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

exhaust supports tied up with wire

Pass 3 Jun 2009 78,754 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Jun 2009 313,580 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 May 2008 73,474 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 May 2008 73,474 miles

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 56,673 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2007 56,563 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s&n/s front brake pipes rusty

Pass 27 May 2006 41,940 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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SW03 JMV is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SW03 JMV, 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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SW03 JMV is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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