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YP53 EHV

2003 Mazda B Series

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

74,125 mi
Last recorded74,125 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 EHV
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2023 74,125 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit see print out (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis cross member rotten / shocker and fuel tank mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front floor/sinner sill/body mount area corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front floor/sinner sill/body mount area corroded

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively OS & NS (1.2.1 (f))

both head lights covered in tape to cover up the kick

fuel tank mount corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2022 73,594 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Front both cab floors corroded

Front bumper holed

Nearside Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced holed and corroded arch area (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 73,562 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both flashing with indicators (4.3.3 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Front both cab floors corroded

Front bumper holed

Nearside Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced holed and corroded arch area (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity cracked and holed (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Upper Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced cover loose (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 72,468 miles

Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sill becoming weak (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear chassis cross supports

Pass 14 Oct 2020 71,655 miles

Front bumper deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear load bed corroded at mounting point

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

vehicle body corroding

Fail 1 Oct 2020 71,651 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at the side of the gearbox (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded comp valve to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front bumper deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear load bed corroded at mounting point

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

vehicle body corroding

Pass 8 Oct 2019 70,341 miles

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

headlamp masks fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2019 70,340 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system load valve,. (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front bumper, corrosion and shape edges

Pass 4 Oct 2018 68,512 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 68,492 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Front both front body mount areas corroded/rotten

Front front bumper corners rotten and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

Pass 20 Sep 2017 67,171 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 63,745 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 60,163 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 56,114 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 52,086 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 46,934 miles

centre exhaust bracket insecure

Pass 29 Sep 2011 43,278 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2010 38,404 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 32,600 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 27,169 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 22,257 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 17,393 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2006 17,393 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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YP53 EHV is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YP53 EHV, 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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YP53 EHV is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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