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WF03 LMV

2003 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

79,796 mi
Last recorded79,796 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF03 LMV
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 79,796 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective securing strap corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 79,796 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Exhaust mounting defective securing strap corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 78,125 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Centre silencer exhaust strap corroded through / fractured. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering idler ball joint cover. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes to compensator valve ( x3 ). (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes across axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 78,125 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm insecurely attached Front securing nut missing. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Centre silencer exhaust strap corroded through / fractured. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering idler ball joint cover. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes to compensator valve ( x3 ). (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes across axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 76,855 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Centre silencer exhaust strap corroded through / fractured. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering idler ball joint cover. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes to compensator valve ( x3 ). (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes across axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering box drop arm ball joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 76,847 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust silencer mounting strap corroded through, system still adequately supported. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering idler ball joint dust cover perished. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe across axle corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes to load compensator valve corroded ( x3 ). (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe across axle corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 75,010 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust silencer mounting strap corroded through, system still adequately supported. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering idler ball joint dust cover perished. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe across axle corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear N/S handbrake reading considerably lower than O/S.

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Slight play in inner track rod end ball joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes to load compensator valve corroded ( x3 ). (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe across axle corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 75,010 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust silencer mounting strap corroded through, system still adequately supported. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering idler ball joint dust cover perished. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe across axle corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear N/S handbrake reading considerably lower than O/S.

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Slight play in inner track rod end ball joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes to load compensator valve corroded ( x3 ). (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe across axle corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 74,472 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe across axle corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes to load compensator valve corroded ( x3 ). (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe across axle corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Handbrake only just meets efficiency requirements ( 16% ).

Fail 25 Jan 2022 74,469 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot split. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure Leaf spring out of alignment - moves side to side. (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear Light lens broken. (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot split. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure Leaf spring out of alignment - moves side to side. (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear Light lens broken. (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe across axle corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes to load compensator valve corroded ( x3 ). (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe across axle corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Handbrake only just meets efficiency requirements ( 16% ).

Pass 4 Feb 2021 72,076 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to load valve x 3 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 72,076 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to load valve x 3 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 68,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x3 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 68,120 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x3 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 62,654 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Inner CV boot clip slightly loose

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 62,515 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Inner CV boot clip slightly loose

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 56,955 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

n/s inner CV boot clip slightly loose

Fail 21 Nov 2017 56,939 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

n/s inner CV boot clip slightly loose

Pass 22 Nov 2016 50,619 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 50,590 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 46,172 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 46,132 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 42,149 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 35,313 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 21,286 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 19,478 miles

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

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

Note that all four tyres are deteriorating in as much as that the outer walls are perishing and cracking due to age.

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

Pass 11 May 2010 18,198 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 May 2010 18,198 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2009 16,699 miles

O/S front tyre getting perished

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 16,699 miles

O/S front tyre getting perished

Pass 8 May 2008 15,202 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/S front tyre getting perished in sidewalls

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 12,966 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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WF03 LMV is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 WF03 LMV, 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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WF03 LMV is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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