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FV03 YCY

2003 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

147,300 mi
Last recorded147,300 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 YCY
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2012 147,300 miles

both front tyres worn + both rear tyres worn - near legal limit + front to rear fuel pipes corroded + both front cv boots cracked....

Pass 1 Jul 2011 126,197 miles

both rear tyres show uneven wear across tread area

slight screen damage outside swept areas

upper red lamp inoperative

Pass 10 Jun 2010 101,849 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 101,582 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2009 75,175 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 75,175 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 52,042 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 38,853 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 38,853 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 29,238 miles

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)

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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FV03 YCY is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FV03 YCY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV03 YCY registered?

FV03 YCY is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is FV03 YCY safe to buy?

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