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AW03 BGZ

2003 Mazda B Series

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

97,880 mi
Last recorded97,880 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW03 BGZ
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 97,880 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 97,876 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 81,646 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 71,011 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 71,010 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 57,070 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 57,061 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 43,464 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 32,499 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 30,119 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 28,695 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 29 Jan 2015 26,856 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 26,856 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 25,114 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 25,045 miles

both front brake discs pitted

Pass 21 Sep 2011 24,693 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 23,704 miles

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

both front brake discs slightly pitted

offside front tyre tread worn on edges

Pass 2 Oct 2009 21,335 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 19,060 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Sep 2008 19,060 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 15,482 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 12,256 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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AW03 BGZ is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 AW03 BGZ, 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 AW03 BGZ registered?

AW03 BGZ is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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