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LW03 YZJ

2003 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

110,521 mi
Last recorded110,521 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW03 YZJ
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 110,521 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2026 110,521 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 110,123 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 110,123 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 109,698 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 109,026 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 105,666 miles

Offside Front buck stay corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2020 105,660 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front buck stay corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2019 104,718 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 104,718 miles

Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 7 Feb 2019 103,724 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 103,724 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 101,524 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 101,524 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear from compensator to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel pipes corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 98,269 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 98,269 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 109,115 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear behind fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 90,993 miles

Fuel pipes rusty

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

Fail 17 Jan 2015 90,893 miles

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

Fuel pipes rusty

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

Fail 11 Jan 2014 85,644 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 85,644 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 81,242 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

slight binding of brake offside front

Pass 12 Jan 2012 76,880 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 71,506 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2011 71,506 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 66,581 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 59,648 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 52,587 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 26,010 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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LW03 YZJ is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 LW03 YZJ, 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 LW03 YZJ registered?

LW03 YZJ is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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