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AU03 OCE

2003 Mazda B Series

White Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 OCE
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2017

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel guard (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Dec 2016 262,016 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2016 262,016 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 257,355 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 257,266 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 246,716 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 246,142 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 231,950 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 231,950 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 215,985 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 215,985 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 197,145 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 180,151 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 162,351 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 143,624 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 127,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 12 Dec 2006 106,574 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

chip in nearside front headlight lens

Pass 12 Dec 2006 106,574 miles

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

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

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

chip in nearside front headlight lens

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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AU03 OCE is a 2003 Mazda B Series in White with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AU03 OCE, 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 AU03 OCE registered?

AU03 OCE is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 1 July 2003.

Is AU03 OCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU03 OCE shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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