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SY53 OJG

2003 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

98,868 mi
Last recorded98,868 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 OJG
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2014 98,868 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 92,880 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 83,863 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

rear chassis corroded

Pass 11 May 2012 83,863 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear chassis corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2011 76,318 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 76,313 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

exhaust silancer mounting badly corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2010 68,790 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 65,444 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2009 65,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 57,927 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 57,927 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 47,310 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 35,927 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 35,927 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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SY53 OJG 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 64.3%.

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 SY53 OJG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SY53 OJG registered?

SY53 OJG is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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The MOT history for SY53 OJG shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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