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FV03 YDB

2003 Mazda B Series

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

178,384 mi
Last recorded178,384 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 YDB
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2026 178,384 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting 2nd mounting, cab floor/ passenger foot well (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting front cross member and inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting front cross member and inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side cable broken (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear leaf springs slightly worn

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 169,281 miles

Corrosion to n/s/f inner wheel arch and floor panel

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 169,275 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Corrosion to n/s/f inner wheel arch and floor panel

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 159,899 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 151,380 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 151,372 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush All four (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 139,636 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 117,256 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 6 Apr 2021 117,256 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 6 Apr 2020 115,064 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2020 115,064 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 113,589 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 106,873 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 106,871 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 96,756 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 87,090 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 87,090 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 80,371 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 70,069 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 70,069 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 64,907 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

parking brake adjuster return spring very corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2011 59,516 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 59,516 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2009 53,914 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 53,914 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 44,732 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 44,732 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 34,748 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 23,294 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 23,294 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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 YDB is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YDB, 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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FV03 YDB is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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