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EK53 YBY

2003 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

125,036 mi
Last recorded125,036 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 YBY
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 125,036 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 117,596 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Sep 2015 112,769 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 105,379 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 99,552 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 92,139 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 92,133 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 81,265 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 81,261 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 69,218 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 69,218 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 58,550 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2009 58,544 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 46,112 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 46,112 miles

Nearside Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 34,954 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 24,473 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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EK53 YBY is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EK53 YBY, 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 EK53 YBY registered?

EK53 YBY is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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