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EF03 FML

2003 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

203,952 mi
Last recorded203,952 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 FML
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 203,952 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside rear tail lamp damaged

Oil leak ()

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired Both (2.4.B.1c)

Spare tyre defective Missing & wheel hitch loose ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 203,952 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside rear tail lamp damaged

Oil leak ()

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired Both (2.4.B.1c)

Spare tyre defective Missing & wheel hitch loose ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 198,624 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bar bushes worn but not excessivley (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Fail 28 Dec 2016 198,624 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bar bushes worn but not excessivley (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Pass 2 Dec 2015 190,982 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 190,982 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve area (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 180,692 miles

osr tail lamp damaged

rear indicators are pale

Fail 12 Dec 2014 180,678 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads look low

osr tail lamp damaged

possible play in steering but unable to be sure due to other excessive play

rear indicators are pale

Pass 13 Dec 2013 167,184 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 156,532 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 137,872 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2011 137,870 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 116,796 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 116,796 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 94,887 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 94,887 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 77,056 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 55,143 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 10 Jul 2006 40,169 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 40,169 miles

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

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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EF03 FML is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EF03 FML, 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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EF03 FML is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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