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YE03 YKR

2003 Mazda B Series

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

129,129 mi
Last recorded129,129 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 YKR
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2015 129,129 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Jan 2014 128,238 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear chassis showing surface corrosion

Pass 15 Jan 2013 126,075 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2013 126,075 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 122,199 miles

Corrosion to brake pipes.

Front number plate cracked.

Nearside rear shock absorber damp.

Rear leaf spring bushes slightly worn.

Pass 28 Jan 2011 117,531 miles

Corrosion to brake pipes at rear.

Nearside rear leaf spring bush worn.

Slight noise from rear wheels when spun.

Pass 1 Jul 2009 109,014 miles

steel brake pipes corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2009 109,014 miles

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 86,486 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 63,331 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 63,319 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 41,761 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 41,761 miles

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

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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YE03 YKR is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YE03 YKR, 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 YE03 YKR registered?

YE03 YKR is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is YE03 YKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE03 YKR shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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