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AX03 VSC

2003 Mazda B Series

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,123 mi
Last recorded136,123 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 VSC
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2021 136,123 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Towbar component slightly damaged socket (6.1.6 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 136,123 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both sides front lower (5.3.2 (c))

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

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear debris tangled around axle

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Towbar component slightly damaged socket (6.1.6 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 131,310 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged various tyres with cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front tyres touching vehicle inner wing areas on full lock

Fail 22 May 2020 131,305 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.90 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged various tyres with cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front tyres touching vehicle inner wing areas on full lock

Pass 27 Jun 2019 127,520 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cuts to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged cuts to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned different lens fitted each side (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 127,519 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cuts to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged cuts to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned different lens fitted each side (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 125,895 miles

Underside covered in mud

Pass 19 Jul 2017 115,414 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2017 115,414 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 94,385 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 93,194 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 91,007 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 88,402 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2012 83,880 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 77,838 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 71,235 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 4 Jun 2009 61,155 miles

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

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

nearside steering idler arm ball joint worn slightly

Pass 11 Jun 2008 55,464 miles

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 48,881 miles

slight wear at nsf hub

slight wear in nsr and osr shackle bushes

Pass 19 Jun 2006 40,895 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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AX03 VSC is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Yellow with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AX03 VSC, 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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AX03 VSC is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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