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AO03 FVW

2003 Mazda B Series

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

243,851 mi
Last recorded243,851 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 FVW
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 243,851 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 241,016 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

front diff worn

Pass 1 Oct 2015 237,470 miles

engine has water leak

Fail 29 Sep 2015 237,470 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

engine has water leak

Pass 2 Oct 2014 233,063 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 229,150 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 229,150 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 221,834 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 221,236 miles

brake pipes started to rust

damage to windscreen

Pass 22 Mar 2010 203,587 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 187,087 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 177,732 miles

brake pipes beside diesel tank rusty

Pass 30 Mar 2007 161,720 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 128,592 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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AO03 FVW is a 2003 Mazda B Series in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AO03 FVW, 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 AO03 FVW registered?

AO03 FVW is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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The MOT history for AO03 FVW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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