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BG03 RAU

2003 Mazda B Series

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,468 mi
Last recorded81,468 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 RAU
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 81,468 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor, both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

front and rear valance corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2024 74,002 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels (5.2.3 (f))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 74,002 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear exhaust box (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust system insecure rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 60,812 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

under body rusty

Pass 10 Oct 2022 58,077 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 57,745 miles

GENERAL CORROSION DUE TO AGE OF VEHICLE

Fail 11 Aug 2021 57,745 miles

GENERAL CORROSION DUE TO AGE OF VEHICLE

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 57,463 miles

General corrosion underneath due to age of vehicle not excessive at time of test

Pass 5 Aug 2019 56,891 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

General corrosion to underside of vehicles suspension brakes and all chassis and out riggers due to age of vehicle

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 56,887 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective cracked (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

General corrosion to underside of vehicles suspension brakes and all chassis and out riggers due to age of vehicle

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 56,461 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 55,574 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 53,558 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 51,861 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 51,861 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 49,753 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 47,442 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 43,404 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 39,368 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 35,994 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 31,043 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 26,671 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 26,636 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 21,634 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 16,610 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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BG03 RAU is a 2003 Mazda B Series in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 BG03 RAU, 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 BG03 RAU registered?

BG03 RAU is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is BG03 RAU safe to buy?

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