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WG53 UVU

2003 Mazda B Series

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

120,874 mi
Last recorded120,874 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 UVU
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2022 120,874 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 113,821 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 May 2021 113,821 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

tow bar socket not connected

Pass 26 Mar 2020 99,530 miles

Central Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both N/S and O/S (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2020 99,502 miles

Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Also fuel tank security impaired (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Exhaust clamp broken

Front Registration plate damaged

Front lower cross member corroded

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 94,507 miles

Exhaust bracket broken

Front number plate damaged

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

Offside Front Interior door handle missing but can still open door from inside

Pass 17 Jan 2018 88,517 miles

Central Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion near spare wheel, within 30cm of spring mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 78,819 miles

crack on lower screen but not affecting drivers view

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

signs of corrosion on chassis rails

Pass 15 Mar 2016 72,689 miles

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Front both tyres wearing outer edge

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Rear differential damp

Fail 15 Mar 2016 72,689 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded all go to load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Front both tyres wearing outer edge

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Rear differential damp

Fail 14 Mar 2016 72,677 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 71,032 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 71,031 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/r shock absorber dust cover corroded

wear in o/s steering on limit

Pass 2 Jul 2014 65,166 miles

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

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

unable to fully inspect brake pipes beside fuel tank

Pass 2 Jan 2013 48,920 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 44,006 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

o/s/f cross member poor

Pass 1 Dec 2010 40,776 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 38,625 miles

slight corrosion to rear axle metal brake pipes.

underbody chassis and suspension components showing surface corrosion.

Pass 4 Dec 2008 35,893 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 31,994 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2007 31,994 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 26,313 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 26,313 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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WG53 UVU is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WG53 UVU, 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 WG53 UVU registered?

WG53 UVU is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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