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RY03 BBZ

2003 Mazda MPV

Silver Petrol 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

98,433 mi
Last recorded98,433 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda MPV74,420 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 BBZ
MakeMazda
ModelMPV
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2022 98,433 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge about 3mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 6 Sep 2021 96,511 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2020 91,663 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit [ attention soon ] (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()

general underbody surface corrosion/outer arches corroding

Fail 9 Sep 2020 91,663 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit [ attention soon ] (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()

general underbody surface corrosion/outer arches corroding

Pass 30 Aug 2019 84,313 miles

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

corrosion to rear arches

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 29 Aug 2019 84,281 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to rear arches

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 31 Aug 2018 76,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 205/65/15 b (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 76,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 205/65/15 b (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working 501x1 (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 69,133 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 64,714 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 64,712 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint link arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint link arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 57,751 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front lower arm rear bush starting to split

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 18 Jun 2014 52,137 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 46,088 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 46,088 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 40,516 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 33,425 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2011 33,425 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 28,801 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brakes discs very rusty and pitted on inner braking surface

Pass 18 Jun 2009 25,477 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 21,679 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 18,193 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 13,214 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MPV?

Based on 44,611 MOT tests across 3,157 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
6,780
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,157
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,975
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,401
position lamp(s) not working 1,305
Registration plate lamp not working 1,115
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 982
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RY03 BBZ is a 2003 Mazda MPV in Silver with a 2,260cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2003 Mazda MPV models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 74,420 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 MPV fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,975 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RY03 BBZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MPV typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this Mazda MPV is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RY03 BBZ registered?

RY03 BBZ is a 2003 Mazda MPV, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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