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YU03 ZMZ

2003 Mazda B Series

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

113,987 mi
Last recorded113,987 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU03 ZMZ
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 113,987 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 113,987 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 112,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 110,701 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 110,701 miles

Offside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2018 108,371 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective for exhaust silncer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot cracked

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

Nearside Front suspension bump stop rubber missing

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

Fail 10 Oct 2018 108,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective for exhaust silncer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot cracked

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

Nearside Front suspension bump stop rubber missing

Pass 23 Oct 2017 104,789 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms (2.4.G.1)

exhaust silencer support strap missing, but system well supported

Fail 23 Oct 2017 104,789 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms (2.4.G.1)

exhaust silencer support strap missing, but system well supported

Pass 11 Oct 2016 99,575 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 99,575 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 97,342 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 91,241 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2014 91,212 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2013 79,772 miles

vehicle has various amounts of underside corrosion, not excessive

Fail 4 Oct 2013 79,482 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

vehicle has various amounts of underside corrosion, not excessive

Pass 7 Aug 2012 65,900 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 65,891 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 58,495 miles

front brakes out of balance

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2010 52,585 miles

nearside steering idler ball joint slight play

Pass 27 Jul 2009 40,631 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 32,021 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 20,967 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 20,967 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 8,567 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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YU03 ZMZ is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YU03 ZMZ, 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 YU03 ZMZ registered?

YU03 ZMZ is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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