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FB53 GMF

2003 Mazda MPV

Silver Petrol 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

58,936 mi
Last recorded58,936 miles
Recorded on4 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Mazda MPV74,420 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 GMF
MakeMazda
ModelMPV
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2013 58,936 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

exshaust cat cover loose

front plate soiled

n/s sill damaged

Fail 2 May 2013 58,936 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

exshaust cat cover loose

front plate soiled

n/s sill damaged

Pass 23 Dec 2011 56,129 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 50,219 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2010 50,219 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 36,858 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 17,673 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 15,276 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 15,276 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 12,362 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake discs glazed

How Reliable is the Mazda MPV?

Based on 44,611 MOT tests across 3,157 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
6,780
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,157
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,975
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,401
position lamp(s) not working 1,305
Registration plate lamp not working 1,115
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 982
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FB53 GMF is a 2003 Mazda MPV in Silver with a 2,260cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2003 Mazda MPV models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 74,420 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 MPV fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,975 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FB53 GMF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MPV typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this Mazda MPV is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FB53 GMF registered?

FB53 GMF is a 2003 Mazda MPV, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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