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WV53 TFK

2003 Mazda B Series

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,199 mi
Last recorded107,199 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 TFK
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 107,199 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing & offside (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 107,199 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing & offside (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 103,990 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 91,393 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2018 91,328 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 85,109 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 85,107 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 80,497 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 71,399 miles

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

centre exhaust strap corroded

windscreen slightly marked

Pass 24 Sep 2014 62,970 miles

oil leak

slight scratching on windscreen

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

front brake discs lipped

Pass 1 Oct 2013 56,063 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 56,063 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 48,566 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 41,916 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 41,915 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 34,845 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 27,770 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 18,566 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 9,099 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 8,662 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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WV53 TFK is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WV53 TFK, 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 WV53 TFK registered?

WV53 TFK is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is WV53 TFK safe to buy?

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