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YY53 MZL

2003 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

57,916 mi
Last recorded57,916 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 57,916 miles

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

tow bar sockets bracket broken

Pass 20 Jan 2025 57,083 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 55,422 miles

Front headlamp lenses cloudy

Pass 25 Feb 2023 53,936 miles

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 16 Jan 2023 53,928 miles

Emissions not tested bottom pulley loose (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fuel hose leaking near tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front brake slight bind

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 16 Feb 2022 52,125 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 52,125 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange bolt snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 13 Jan 2021 50,867 miles

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced floor (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced floor (6.2.2 (c) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2021 50,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced floor (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced floor (6.2.2 (c) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2020 49,242 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 48,344 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 48,343 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 47,078 miles

front wipers split but still clear screen

Fail 18 Jan 2018 47,075 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front wipers split but still clear screen

Pass 21 Jan 2017 45,031 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 42,702 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 40,422 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 40,422 miles

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 37,922 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

spare tyre flat

Pass 18 Jan 2013 34,867 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 31,912 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 28,965 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 26,622 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 21,102 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 15,659 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 15,659 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 12,886 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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YY53 MZL is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 MZL, 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 MZL registered?

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

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