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SY03 RZB

2003 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

83,147 mi
Last recorded83,147 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY03 RZB
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2015 83,147 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front x member (2.4.A.3)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2014 79,654 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 79,654 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 71,178 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 71,178 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 65,780 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 56,620 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 56,619 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2009 47,623 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 47,623 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 41,134 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 41,134 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 33,749 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 25,017 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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SY03 RZB is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SY03 RZB, 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 SY03 RZB registered?

SY03 RZB is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is SY03 RZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY03 RZB shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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