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SX03 AXJ

2003 Mazda B Series

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

133,157 mi
Last recorded133,157 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX03 AXJ
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 133,157 miles

Bump stop missing O/S/Front

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2016 133,157 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Bump stop missing O/S/Front

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 130,997 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 130,997 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 May 2014 124,858 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 117,601 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 117,562 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 May 2012 112,682 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 112,682 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 May 2011 108,565 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 100,377 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 100,377 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 13 May 2009 89,505 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2008 75,224 miles
Fail 26 May 2008 75,222 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 May 2007 58,723 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 43,699 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 43,611 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

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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SX03 AXJ is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Green 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 SX03 AXJ, 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 SX03 AXJ registered?

SX03 AXJ is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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