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SP53 YBD

2003 Mazda B Series

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

110,893 mi
Last recorded110,893 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 YBD
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 110,893 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front d bush

Nearside Front dbush slight play

Nearside steering idler slight play

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

Offside steering slight leak

chassis slight corr

Fail 3 Oct 2017 110,882 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength inner wing (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front d bush

Nearside Front dbush slight play

Nearside steering idler slight play

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

Offside steering slight leak

chassis slight corr

Pass 23 Sep 2016 102,358 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

pickup floor corroded at nearside rear

Fail 23 Sep 2016 102,350 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

pickup floor corroded at nearside rear

Pass 25 Sep 2015 92,573 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 92,573 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 84,058 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 77,909 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 71,641 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)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 63,514 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2011 63,511 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 55,538 miles

o/s/ sill dented

Fail 13 Sep 2010 55,538 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s/ drive shaft inner joint leaking

o/s/ sill dented

Pass 17 Sep 2009 47,748 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both front tyres on 3mm in parts

Fail 17 Sep 2009 47,748 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

both front tyres on 3mm in parts

Pass 8 Sep 2008 39,663 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 39,659 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2007 34,523 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 28,146 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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SP53 YBD is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SP53 YBD, 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 SP53 YBD registered?

SP53 YBD is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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