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PA03 YWW

2003 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

128,807 mi
Last recorded128,807 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA03 YWW
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 128,807 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2016 128,803 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 120,745 miles

Advise tow bar electric socket fog light

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 120,741 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Advise tow bar electric socket fog light

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 111,554 miles

Advise light marks to windscreen

Advise trailer electrical socket check operation of indicators and fog light

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 13 Aug 2014 111,533 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Advise light marks to windscreen

Advise on trailer electrial socket to check operation of indicators and fog light

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 101,816 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 101,816 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 101,807 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Advise exhaust centre box bracket

Advise light marks to windscreen

Advise o/s wiper rubber

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jun 2012 92,264 miles

Advise dropgate opening handle

Advise light marks to windscreen

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 85,271 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)

Fail 24 Jun 2011 85,271 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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 64,854 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 64,854 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 53,116 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 44,033 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 42,210 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 28,321 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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PA03 YWW is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 PA03 YWW, 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 PA03 YWW registered?

PA03 YWW is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 26 August 2003.

Is PA03 YWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for PA03 YWW shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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