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SW53 BBZ

2003 Mazda B Series

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

98,429 mi
Last recorded98,429 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW53 BBZ
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 98,429 miles

Oil leak ()

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 26 Apr 2016 98,254 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 98,254 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear lens broken

Pass 14 Apr 2015 97,554 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2014 96,736 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2014 96,736 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 94,811 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 94,811 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 May 2012 91,863 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2012 91,863 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 85,879 miles

Offaide rear tail lamp lens slightly damaged

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 85,879 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offaide rear tail lamp lens slightly damaged

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 79,213 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 69,479 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2009 69,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 53,768 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 35,560 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 35,560 miles

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

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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SW53 BBZ is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SW53 BBZ, 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 SW53 BBZ registered?

SW53 BBZ is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is SW53 BBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW53 BBZ shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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