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RY03 BCX

2003 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

172,496 mi
Last recorded172,496 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 BCX
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 172,496 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 172,496 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 169,591 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

Metal brake pipes and fuel pipes corroded

Windscreen Wipers poor

Fail 14 Sep 2015 169,588 miles

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

Front brake pads wearing thin

Metal brake pipes and fuel pipes corroded

Windscreen Wipers poor

Pass 15 Sep 2014 163,821 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 157,361 miles

centre exhaust bolt snapped off and has a minor leak of exhaust gasses

front tyres worn on inner edge and close to the legal limit

slight pull to the left under braking

Pass 4 Sep 2012 151,465 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 143,605 miles

o/s/r brake back plate slightly damp

Pass 2 Sep 2010 132,488 miles

offside rear outer tyre wall slightly deteriorated.

slight bind from offside front wheel

spare tyre defective

Pass 4 Sep 2009 121,537 miles

Centre additional stop lamp not working, may not be connected

Wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Fail 4 Sep 2009 121,537 miles

Centre additional stop lamp not working, may not be connected

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

Wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Sep 2008 110,569 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 103,136 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2006 96,049 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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RY03 BCX is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 RY03 BCX, 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 RY03 BCX registered?

RY03 BCX is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 11 August 2003.

Is RY03 BCX safe to buy?

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