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YA52 YEJ

2003 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

115,070 mi
Last recorded115,070 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA52 YEJ
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 115,070 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 109,283 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 109,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 100,097 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 100,097 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 93,438 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 86,465 miles

front number plate cracked

front wiper blades split

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jan 2014 84,228 miles

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

front number plate deterioated

Fail 21 Jan 2014 84,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 75,838 miles

front number plate broken

movement in n/s steering idler bushes

possible n/s outer cv boot leak

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 25 Jan 2012 66,381 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

centre silencer box strap broken but system secure

slight bind to nearside front brake

Pass 25 Jan 2011 59,570 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2011 59,570 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2010 53,634 miles

O/S/R Leaf Spring 1 leaf slightly splayed

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 53,634 miles

O/S/R Leaf Spring 1 leaf slightly splayed

Pass 29 Jan 2009 48,187 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 48,177 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2008 41,872 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 41,872 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 33,402 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 33,402 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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YA52 YEJ is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YA52 YEJ, 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 YA52 YEJ registered?

YA52 YEJ is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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