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YW03 ULX

2003 Mazda B Series

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

118,768 mi
Last recorded118,768 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW03 ULX
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 118,768 miles

DIESEL PIPE OVER CORREDED

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ON AXL (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL OVER CORREDED (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 118,735 miles

Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded ON BRAKE VALVE AND SEIZED !! (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Brake imbalance !! (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

DIESEL PIPE CORREDED

Pass 26 Jan 2017 114,000 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 114,000 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 109,862 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 109,862 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 104,952 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 104,952 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 100,361 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 100,361 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 95,362 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 95,362 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 86,010 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 79,555 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 79,555 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 72,022 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 72,022 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 61,927 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 54,095 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 47,339 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 33,878 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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YW03 ULX is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YW03 ULX, 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 YW03 ULX registered?

YW03 ULX is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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The MOT history for YW03 ULX shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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