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VE03 WXW

2003 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

191,082 mi
Last recorded191,082 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 WXW
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 191,082 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering slight seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced engine bay mild corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Lower front to rear chassis heavily covered with protective paint covering most components

Pass 30 Sep 2020 189,268 miles

Offside Front brake binding slightly

underside corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2020 189,260 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre chassis [ by fuel tank ] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake binding slightly

underside corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2019 188,048 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

UNDERSIDE CORRODED

Pass 18 Apr 2018 187,009 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 May 2017 185,600 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Apr 2017 185,581 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 183,023 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush all 4x lower bushes (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 179,737 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 Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 176,293 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 172,359 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 168,396 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 157,622 miles

Both wiper blades split but still clears screan

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 May 2011 157,622 miles

Both wiper blades split but still clears screan

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 136,976 miles

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 May 2009 115,343 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 115,343 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 30 Apr 2008 93,195 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front number plate starting to delaminate and discolour

slight play in n/s steering drop link joint

Pass 30 Apr 2008 93,195 miles

front number plate starting to delaminate and discolour

slight play in n/s steering drop link joint

Pass 30 May 2007 76,416 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 76,381 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 31 May 2006 55,487 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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VE03 WXW is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 VE03 WXW, 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 VE03 WXW registered?

VE03 WXW is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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