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YT53 YFY

2003 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,276 mi
Last recorded135,276 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 YFY
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2011 135,276 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 135,274 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 130,472 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 130,469 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 108,136 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 107,703 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 80,944 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 80,935 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 63,302 miles

advise offside front tyre.

Pass 12 Sep 2006 46,536 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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YT53 YFY is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YT53 YFY, 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 YT53 YFY registered?

YT53 YFY is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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