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FG53 THV

2003 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

91,408 mi
Last recorded91,408 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 THV
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2021 91,408 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front floor has slight corrosion

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 91,403 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front floor has slight corrosion

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 90,515 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 90,479 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected OSR stop lamp cracked - repair showing white light to rear (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Fuel hose corroded Rear to front fuel lines corroded but not leaking (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSF brake disc inner face scored and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR tyre depth at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 89,308 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged very corroded (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm heavily worn on both edges.

front brake discs corroded.

Fail 3 Oct 2017 89,308 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light lens damaged (1.2.1e)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged very corroded (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm heavily worn on both edges.

front brake discs corroded.

Pass 9 Mar 2016 87,810 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 84,684 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front to rear brake pipe corroded. fuel pipes corroded. rear tyres 3mm x2

Pass 17 Dec 2014 84,684 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroded. fuel pipes corroded. rear tyres 3mm x2

Pass 17 Dec 2013 83,382 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 80,687 miles

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

offside wiper split

Fail 18 Dec 2012 80,686 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust centre strap insecure corrodedaway but exhaust secure

offside wiper split

Pass 4 May 2011 74,739 miles

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

centre exhaust strap corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2011 74,736 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

centre exhaust strap corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2010 64,278 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2010 64,278 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 53,366 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 31,631 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 31,631 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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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FG53 THV is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FG53 THV, 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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FG53 THV is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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