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DY03 VJF

2003 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,073 mi
Last recorded139,073 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2009
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 VJF
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2009 139,073 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 139,072 miles

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

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

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

nsr lens cracked

towbar electrics insecure

Pass 4 Sep 2008 119,048 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Sep 2008 119,048 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 May 2007 87,406 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 87,406 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 73,170 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 73,170 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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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DY03 VJF is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DY03 VJF, 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 DY03 VJF registered?

DY03 VJF is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 21 March 2003.

Is DY03 VJF safe to buy?

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