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OY03 TWU

2003 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,292 mi
Last recorded118,292 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY03 TWU
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 118,292 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 118,211 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear leaf spring front mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 111,892 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2024 111,892 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 105,710 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 105,709 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 100,592 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel pipes running under vehicle ()

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 95,118 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 89,791 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 84,940 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 84,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 78,990 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 78,990 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 73,802 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 73,802 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 68,202 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 62,236 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 56,411 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 50,678 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 44,738 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 39,402 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 33,127 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 27,075 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 23,532 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 20,669 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 19,328 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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OY03 TWU is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OY03 TWU, 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 OY03 TWU registered?

OY03 TWU is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 25 March 2003.

Is OY03 TWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY03 TWU shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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