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YC03 TBZ

2003 Mazda B Series

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

118,439 mi
Last recorded118,439 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC03 TBZ
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2014 118,439 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 118,439 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 30 May 2013 109,029 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Body has damage

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 May 2013 109,029 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Outer Body has damage

Pass 5 Jun 2012 97,637 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 97,637 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 82,979 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 82,979 miles

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

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2010 68,521 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 52,667 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 52,667 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

some accident damage to front and n/s/r

Pass 13 May 2008 44,285 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 35,688 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 26,607 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 TBZ is a 2003 Mazda B Series in White 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 YC03 TBZ, 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 TBZ registered?

YC03 TBZ is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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