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YY53 MZD

2003 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,301 mi
Last recorded89,301 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 MZD
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 89,301 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion valence (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 89,301 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion valence (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 79,981 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 75,400 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 70,714 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 65,856 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 61,705 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 61,703 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 57,725 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 57,725 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 52,374 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 45,822 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 40,428 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 34,433 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 27,628 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 27,628 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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YY53 MZD is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YY53 MZD, 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 YY53 MZD registered?

YY53 MZD is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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