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MA03 BHY

2003 Mazda B Series

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

196,447 mi
Last recorded196,447 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA03 BHY
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 196,447 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 191,017 miles

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

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 184,356 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 184,257 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 171,277 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 171,277 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 153,435 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 153,291 miles

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

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)

Pass 5 May 2010 132,226 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 132,180 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front 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 7 Apr 2009 106,937 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 106,389 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 71,965 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 59,928 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 47,604 miles

Losing coolant from damaged radiator

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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MA03 BHY is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 MA03 BHY, 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 MA03 BHY registered?

MA03 BHY is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 12 March 2003.

Is MA03 BHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA03 BHY shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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