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YB03 BSY

2003 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,168 mi
Last recorded93,168 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 BSY
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2016 93,168 miles

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

Centre Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded gearbox mounting cross member (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play steering idler (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking top of tank (7.2.3)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Nearside Front Oil leak oil filter ()

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 89,303 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2014 83,845 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 83,838 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion on fuel lines

corrosion on vehicle's chassis

nearside and offside front outer cv joint gaiters deteriorated

oil leak at oil filter

Pass 3 Jul 2013 76,692 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 70,699 miles

Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 63,175 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 55,927 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 49,917 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 49,917 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Aug 2008 41,333 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 32,485 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 23,548 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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YB03 BSY is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 YB03 BSY, 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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YB03 BSY is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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