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PY03 MZT

2003 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

155,692 mi
Last recorded155,692 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY03 MZT
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 155,692 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front inner wings corroded

vehicle corroded under side

Fail 21 May 2026 155,693 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front inner wings corroded

vehicle corroded under side

Pass 28 May 2025 155,087 miles

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2025 155,087 miles

Fuel pipe leaking pipes corroded (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 154,020 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all four (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear crossmember corroded

Fail 20 May 2024 154,019 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all four (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2021 152,118 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all four at front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front wings rear body/tub and front bumper corroded

vehicle corroded underside

Fail 30 Sep 2021 152,118 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all four at front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front wings rear body/tub and front bumper corroded

vehicle corroded underside

Pass 21 Sep 2020 150,937 miles

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

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

vehicle body corroded and underside

Fail 8 Sep 2020 150,937 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

vehicle body corroded and underside

Pass 18 Sep 2019 149,137 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

under body and body corrosion

Fail 11 Sep 2019 149,137 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

under body and body corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2018 144,902 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

vehicle corroded under side

Fail 13 Sep 2018 144,902 miles

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

Central Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

vehicle corroded under side

Pass 8 Sep 2017 140,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

exhaust mount missing

Fail 8 Sep 2017 140,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust mount missing

Pass 9 Sep 2016 136,916 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

exhaust mount corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2015 132,104 miles

only just passed emmissions

Fail 3 Sep 2015 132,102 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

only just passed emmissions

Pass 28 Aug 2014 125,506 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

Fail 20 Aug 2014 125,506 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

Pass 19 Aug 2013 118,238 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 108,438 miles

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Fail 20 Aug 2012 108,435 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Pass 17 Aug 2011 101,796 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 95,715 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 95,715 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 89,831 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear fog lamp has slight damage

Pass 19 Aug 2008 76,100 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 76,100 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 55,233 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 34,366 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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PY03 MZT is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 PY03 MZT, 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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PY03 MZT is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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