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SB03 EFG

2003 Mazda MPV

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

94,038 mi
Last recorded94,038 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda MPV74,420 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB03 EFG
MakeMazda
ModelMPV
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2016 94,038 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 89,712 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 89,712 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 May 2014 83,393 miles

NS rear centre row seat belt defective. No passenger seat fitted

NSR bump stop missing

OS rear centre row seat belt defective. No passenger seat fitted

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear exaust mount/bracket broken exaust still supported

Fail 22 May 2014 83,393 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

NS rear centre row seat belt defective. No passenger seat fitted

NSR bump stop missing

OS rear centre row seat belt defective. No passenger seat fitted

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear exaust mount/bracket broken exaust still supported

Pass 30 May 2013 74,149 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f and n/s/f discs pitted

rear bumper reinforcer crodded

Fail 30 May 2013 74,149 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f and n/s/f discs pitted

rear bumper reinforcer crodded

Pass 4 May 2012 68,715 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

advise corrossion and holes in old remains of towbar assembly across underside back of vehichle, no towbar or electrics fitted at time of test,

Fail 4 May 2012 68,715 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

advise corrossion and holes in old remains of towbar assembly across underside back of vehichle, no towbar or electrics fitted at time of test,

Pass 29 Apr 2011 60,805 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 Apr 2011 60,805 miles

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 May 2010 52,219 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 52,219 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 47,481 miles

Slight perishing front suspension wishbone rear bushes. Front tyres nearing legal minimum. Windscreen damaged outwith zone A (less 40mm).

Pass 2 Jun 2008 41,173 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 34,656 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front wipers not clearing well

Pass 12 Jun 2006 27,895 miles

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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SB03 EFG is a 2003 Mazda MPV in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SB03 EFG, 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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SB03 EFG is a 2003 Mazda MPV, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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