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FE03 TVC

2003 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

61,415 mi
Last recorded61,415 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 61,415 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Mar 2025 60,147 miles

Both front inner wings/lower floor pans are corroded but not a prescribed area

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front lower cross member/radiator support is corroded but not a load bearing item.

Fail 3 Mar 2025 60,147 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Both front inner wings/lower floor pans are corroded but not a prescribed area

Front lower cross member/radiator support is corroded but not a load bearing item.

Pass 4 Mar 2024 58,715 miles

Both front floors are corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear around fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front lower cross member is corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pickup bed is corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2023 57,196 miles

Both front floor pans are corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear around fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front lower cross member is corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2023 57,196 miles

Both front floor pans are corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear around fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front lower cross member is corroded

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 55,675 miles

Both front lower floor pans are corroded

Front lower cross member is corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 54,019 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 54,019 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 52,642 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 50,933 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 48,808 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 46,696 miles

Exhaust centre box hanger is broken but the system is still adequately supported.

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 4 Mar 2016 44,539 miles

Exhaust centre section hanger is broken but system is still adequately supported.

Pass 4 Mar 2015 41,874 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 40,030 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 38,142 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 35,666 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 33,613 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 31,215 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 28,064 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 24,785 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 24,785 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 19,994 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 15,105 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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FE03 TVC is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 FE03 TVC, 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 FE03 TVC registered?

FE03 TVC is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 5 March 2003.

Is FE03 TVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE03 TVC shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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