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AO03 XHL

2003 Mazda B Series

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

161,615 mi
Last recorded161,615 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 XHL
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 161,615 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 161,615 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 158,102 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 158,102 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed hose insecure (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 153,158 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 147,119 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 147,118 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 139,442 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 130,574 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 122,702 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 121,368 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 121,368 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 110,559 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 110,357 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 100,266 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 100,259 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 90,802 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 90,802 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 78,453 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 78,453 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 67,125 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 67,125 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 56,505 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 56,505 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 23 May 2007 46,034 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 20,488 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 20,488 miles

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

Main silencer mounting band partly rusted but secure

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 XHL is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 AO03 XHL, 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 XHL registered?

AO03 XHL is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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