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LY03 HSE

2003 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

138,021 mi
Last recorded138,021 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 HSE
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 138,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 135,548 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to back pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 134,738 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 130,308 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 125,293 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 122,449 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 118,772 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 114,878 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 107,567 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 103,140 miles

Rear exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 14 Oct 2015 99,423 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 94,055 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 90,060 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 86,908 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 79,403 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 79,403 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 69,501 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 58,633 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 49,925 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 40,189 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 24,727 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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LY03 HSE is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 LY03 HSE, 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 LY03 HSE registered?

LY03 HSE is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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The MOT history for LY03 HSE shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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