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HY03 ZWV

2003 Mazda B Series

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,574 mi
Last recorded138,574 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 ZWV
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 138,574 miles

body damage all over

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 131,869 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side rear (2.4.A.3)

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

body damage all over

Pass 10 Jun 2017 126,381 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from comp valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 119,764 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear wing damage

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front diff has play and noisy

rear diff noisy

Fail 6 Jun 2016 119,764 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion tailgate (6.1.C.1)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear wing damage

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front diff has play and noisy

rear diff noisy

Fail 29 Jul 2015 114,558 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 114,558 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 106,946 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 106,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 98,875 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 92,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 87,839 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 87,839 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 May 2010 79,035 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 79,035 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 70,757 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 70,757 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 60,724 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 49,316 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 49,316 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 35,000 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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HY03 ZWV is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HY03 ZWV, 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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HY03 ZWV is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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