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VA03 WLB

2003 Mazda B Series

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

145,568 mi
Last recorded145,568 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 WLB
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 145,568 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 144,204 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 144,204 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 140,439 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 136,747 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 133,170 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 133,170 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 126,966 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2021 126,966 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 120,992 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 120,992 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 114,718 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 114,718 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 108,221 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 108,216 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 97,577 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 97,577 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 91,108 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

exhaust centre section bracket missing

Fail 1 Jul 2016 91,068 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

exhaust centre section bracket missing

Pass 10 Jul 2015 82,030 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 75,905 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s/rear lens damadged

Fail 18 Jul 2014 75,904 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s/rear lens damadged

Pass 26 Jul 2013 66,888 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 57,569 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 57,569 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 48,128 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 41,640 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 37,432 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 30,737 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 24,974 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 17,543 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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VA03 WLB is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 VA03 WLB, 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 VA03 WLB registered?

VA03 WLB is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 30 July 2003.

Is VA03 WLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA03 WLB shows 31 tests with a 67.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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