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YE53 TZH

2003 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

108,431 mi
Last recorded108,431 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 TZH
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 108,431 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 108,423 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported flexi hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 103,840 miles

Oil leak ()

play in center steering rod

Fail 29 Mar 2018 103,837 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint marked (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded marked (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded marked (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mount marked (7.1.1)

Oil leak ()

play in center steering rod

Pass 13 Mar 2017 101,053 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 101,053 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired seied (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 97,109 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 97,103 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Brake Discs Corroded (Inner)

Brake load sensing valve defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 94,758 miles

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

center exhaust hanger broken

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 90,363 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 90,363 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 85,140 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 85,140 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 83,111 miles

offside front brake binding

Fail 31 Oct 2012 83,111 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

offside front brake binding

Pass 1 Nov 2011 76,884 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2010 68,031 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 68,031 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 60,195 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 51,373 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 40,020 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 30,996 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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YE53 TZH is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YE53 TZH, 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 YE53 TZH registered?

YE53 TZH is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is YE53 TZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE53 TZH shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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