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YC03 PWE

2003 Mazda B Series

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

127,299 mi
Last recorded127,299 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC03 PWE
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 127,299 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 125,611 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 123,667 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 121,711 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 121,711 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 119,905 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 119,905 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 117,348 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 108,010 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside inner drive shaft boot unattached

Pass 26 Apr 2011 88,672 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 88,672 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 73,628 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 69,469 miles

Battery insecure

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 69,469 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 10 Jun 2008 55,247 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Jun 2008 55,242 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 34,494 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 34,494 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 19,649 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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YC03 PWE is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YC03 PWE, 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 YC03 PWE registered?

YC03 PWE is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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