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PX53 PYU

2003 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

162,918 mi
Last recorded162,918 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 PYU
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 162,918 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 161,741 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 160,921 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 158,992 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 158,381 miles

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 2 May 2019 155,105 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 151,687 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 143,942 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 May 2016 138,541 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 138,541 miles

Centre Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded upper brake pipe over fuel tank(front to rear) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 130,126 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 28 Apr 2015 130,125 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate cracked

surfacee corrosion underbody/exhaust

Pass 11 Feb 2014 117,837 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Feb 2014 117,835 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 107,478 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)

Fail 14 Feb 2012 98,355 miles

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

both frront outer c/v boots poor

front number plate broken

front pads getting low

o/s/r shockabsorber cover corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2012 98,355 miles

both frront outer c/v boots poor

front number plate broken

front pads getting low

o/s/r shockabsorber cover corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2012 92,943 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

note o/s/f hub restrictedmovment

Pass 1 Feb 2011 88,471 miles

REAR TYRES N/S AND O/S ARE AT 1.6 MM LIMIT...

front number plate cracked

numberplate lamp holder o/s broken

oil leak front differential....

Fail 1 Feb 2011 88,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

REAR TYRES N/S AND O/S ARE AT 1.6 MM LIMIT...

front number plate cracked

numberplate lamp holder o/s broken

oil leak front differential....

Fail 10 Feb 2010 79,429 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 79,429 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 73,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2008 65,052 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 60,143 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 60,143 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 34,404 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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PX53 PYU is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 PX53 PYU, 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 PX53 PYU registered?

PX53 PYU is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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