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SW03 MKJ

2003 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,572 mi
Last recorded63,572 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW03 MKJ
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2015 63,572 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Spare tyre defective

all body out riggers slightly corroded

front no plate slightly damaged

n/s and o/s rear shocker metal outer casing corroded

o/s and n/s inner door sills slightly corroded

slight corrosion at radiator landing panel

Fail 28 Jul 2015 63,572 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Spare tyre defective

all body out riggers slightly corroded

exhaust mounting bracket corroded

front no plate slightly damaged

n/s and o/s rear shocker metal outer casing corroded

o/s and n/s inner door sills slightly corroded

slight corrosion at radiator landing panel

Pass 1 Aug 2014 58,901 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear shocker outer metal casings slightly corroded

centre exhaust supporting bracket slightly corroded

front lower radiator suport panel corroded

rear diff noisy

Pass 5 Aug 2013 54,162 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both rear shocker outer metal caseing corroded

front radiator panel corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2013 54,131 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both rear shocker outer metal caseing corroded

front radiator panel corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2012 49,219 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket slightly corroded

front lower radiator landing panel slightly corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2012 49,052 miles

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust bracket slightly corroded

front lower radiator landing panel slightly corroded

tow bar wired socket bracket corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2011 44,586 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 39,428 miles

exhaust centre bracket corroded

exhaust front bracket corroded

o/s rear mud flap part missing

Pass 4 Aug 2009 34,036 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 28,096 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2008 28,096 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 22,406 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 16,289 miles

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

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 MKJ is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SW03 MKJ, 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 SW03 MKJ registered?

SW03 MKJ is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is SW03 MKJ safe to buy?

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