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FE03 TPU

2003 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

182,376 mi
Last recorded182,376 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 TPU
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 182,376 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 174,896 miles

Centre exhaust mounting badly corroded advice replace

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush advice replace (2.7.4)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2016 174,896 miles

Centre exhaust mounting badly corroded advice replace

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush advice replace (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 166,751 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

crack in screen at top offside

noise from offside rear wheel when rotated

Pass 23 Jun 2014 157,389 miles

Centre exhaust mounting broken

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 23 Jun 2014 157,389 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Centre exhaust mounting broken

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 28 Jun 2013 148,805 miles

centre exhaust strap badly corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2013 148,805 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust strap badly corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2012 139,269 miles

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

offside front brake disc corroded inside face

Fail 12 Jun 2012 139,269 miles

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

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

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

offside front brake disc corroded inside face

Pass 15 Jun 2011 130,967 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 125,053 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2010 125,049 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 114,183 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 114,179 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 98,004 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 76,533 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 76,261 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 52,044 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 51,848 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.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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FE03 TPU is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Silver 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 FE03 TPU, 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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FE03 TPU is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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