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EO53 YYU

2003 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

172,290 mi
Last recorded172,290 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 YYU
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 172,290 miles

All rear under body surface corrosion

O/S front wing lower edge corrosion

O/S rear wheel arch slight corrosion

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear chassis support bar corrosion

Spare wheel support bar corrosion

corrosion front radiator support bar

Fail 30 Apr 2025 172,289 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

All rear under body surface corrosion

O/S front wing lower edge corrosion

O/S rear wheel arch slight corrosion

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear chassis support bar corrosion

Spare wheel support bar corrosion

corrosion front radiator support bar

Pass 3 May 2024 171,429 miles

All rear suspension components and chassis slight corrosion

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

O/S front radiator support mount slight corrosion

O/S front upper ball joint dust cover perishing

O/S rear wheel arch slight corrosion

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Upper and lower bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 171,410 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

All rear chassis slight corrosion

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

O/S front radiator support mount slight corrosion

O/S front upper wishbone ball joint dust cover slight perishing

O/S rear wheel arch slight corrosion

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 163,510 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 154,136 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general play throughout steering

general underside corrosion

rear body corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2020 146,045 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

general underside corrosion

Pass 12 Jun 2019 131,243 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general underside corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2018 116,841 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 115,819 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 112,931 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 108,944 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 104,837 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 100,314 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 91,860 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 80,719 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 69,199 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 52,421 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 41,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 27,198 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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EO53 YYU is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EO53 YYU, 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 EO53 YYU registered?

EO53 YYU is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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