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DY52 DLU

2003 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

209,643 mi
Last recorded209,643 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 DLU
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2014 209,643 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

bodywork in poor condition

corrosion on o/s/f inner wing

n/s/r and o/s/f tyre getting low

rear fog light casing damaged

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 21 Dec 2013 205,544 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)

Oil leak

both rear tyres getting low

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 22 Dec 2012 200,088 miles

bodywork in poor condition

both front c.v boot perishing

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres close to legal limit

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 14 Jan 2012 193,392 miles

o/s/f tyre and both rear tyres getting low

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 14 Jan 2012 193,392 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre and both rear tyres getting low

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 15 Jan 2011 184,689 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 20 Feb 2010 178,763 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 21 Feb 2009 167,755 miles

all brake pipes starting to corrode

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 19 Jan 2008 148,767 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 126,650 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 95,605 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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DY52 DLU is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 DY52 DLU, 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 DY52 DLU registered?

DY52 DLU is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 9 January 2003.

Is DY52 DLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY52 DLU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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