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FD53 HJG

2003 Mazda B Series

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

93,817 mi
Last recorded93,817 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 HJG
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 93,817 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 93,582 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened front spring hanger (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened front hanger (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Oct 2018 89,899 miles

play in nearside drop arm bushes

steel brake pipes corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2018 89,897 miles

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

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

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

offside front brake binding slightly

play in nearside drop arm bushes

steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2017 85,773 miles

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

front brake performance imbalance

steel brake pipes corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2017 85,771 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated detached from hub (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged hose insecure (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

front brake performance imbalance

steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2016 81,933 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 81,933 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 78,106 miles

heavy surface rust on chassis

rear spring hangers corroded and weakened

Pass 29 Oct 2014 74,749 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2014 74,749 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 71,300 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 66,411 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 59,501 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 52,550 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 45,959 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 38,744 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 30,912 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 22,288 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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FD53 HJG is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FD53 HJG, 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 FD53 HJG registered?

FD53 HJG is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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