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SC03 OYZ

2003 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

136,973 mi
Last recorded136,973 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC03 OYZ
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2016 136,973 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 136,970 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering at rear spring front mount (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 128,070 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 114,075 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 103,100 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 94,558 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 86,935 miles

offside wing mirror damaged but does not affect the view to the rear

oil low

Pass 15 Nov 2010 76,481 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 76,478 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advise brake pipes front to rear slightly corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2009 62,616 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 50,186 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 35,415 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 21,904 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 21,863 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake discs corroding

nearside front wiper blade deteriorating

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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SC03 OYZ 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 SC03 OYZ, 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 SC03 OYZ registered?

SC03 OYZ is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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