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YL03 VWU

2003 Mazda B Series

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,390 mi
Last recorded94,390 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 VWU
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 94,390 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle corroding including brakes, suspension and body condition (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front bumper mounts corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2026 94,326 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed rear exhaust missing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch to bumper bracket holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle corroding including brake and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vehicle body in rough condition

Pass 29 Nov 2024 86,806 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake nipple (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust rear tail pipe missing

Fail 29 Nov 2024 86,804 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake nipple (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust rear tail pipe missing

Pass 15 Dec 2023 80,397 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2023 80,393 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 65,325 miles

Front and rear brake pipe nuts corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Reae chassis rails and spring hangers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

brake load sensing valve corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2021 55,224 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 51,705 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 50,949 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 50,043 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 49,239 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 49,229 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 47,959 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 47,946 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 46,723 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 46,699 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe from connector just in front of fuel tank to front (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe between rear pressure regulator valve and flexi-hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 44,285 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2014 44,271 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 41,469 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 38,322 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 34,913 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 34,913 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 31,676 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 31,676 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 28,079 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 28,079 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 24,296 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 20,300 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 14,796 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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YL03 VWU is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YL03 VWU, 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 YL03 VWU registered?

YL03 VWU is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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The MOT history for YL03 VWU shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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