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EK53 HRC

2003 Mazda B Series

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

117,873 mi
Last recorded117,873 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 HRC
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 117,873 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 117,826 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 105,223 miles

Both rear lamps damaged.

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 93,409 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 93,409 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 81,797 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2014 72,273 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 72,262 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)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 65,068 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 60,116 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 54,741 miles

exhaust silencer strap corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2010 48,386 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 42,634 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2008 36,184 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Pass 7 Sep 2007 30,075 miles

exhaust silenser strap broken

Pass 19 Aug 2006 22,894 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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EK53 HRC is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EK53 HRC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EK53 HRC?

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What year was EK53 HRC registered?

EK53 HRC is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is EK53 HRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK53 HRC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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