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YM03 MLY

2003 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

173,583 mi
Last recorded173,583 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM03 MLY
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2023 173,583 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36 % (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour +lens broken (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both front +lower bushes worn (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) not working both rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

body above off side rear spring corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2022 168,924 miles

steering box leaking

Fail 5 Sep 2022 168,924 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective + to low (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings both front drop arms (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick down to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

steering box leaking

Pass 8 Sep 2021 161,431 miles

spare tyre flat

Fail 7 Sep 2021 161,431 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

spare tyre flat

Pass 11 Sep 2020 154,345 miles

slight leak from steering box

Fail 11 Sep 2020 154,345 miles

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both rear (4.3.3 (b))

slight leak from steering box

Pass 10 Sep 2019 149,738 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all four (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 149,737 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Power steering pump leaking box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working switch not lighting up (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit (4.10 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all four (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 143,209 miles

Offside Front shocker leaking slightly

slight leak from steering box

Fail 13 Sep 2018 143,208 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front shocker leaking slightly

slight leak from steering box

Pass 13 Sep 2017 132,183 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 132,172 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 120,646 miles

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

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

Towbar assembly repaired but not inappropriately ELECTRICS INSCURE (6.6.7)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 107,008 miles

TOWBAR ELECTRICS INCURE

Pass 26 Aug 2014 93,852 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 83,377 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 72,721 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2012 72,721 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 66,077 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 55,712 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 47,088 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 42,339 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 42,339 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 35,869 miles
Pass 25 May 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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YM03 MLY is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 YM03 MLY, 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 YM03 MLY registered?

YM03 MLY is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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