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B8 NLK

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

151,612 mi
Last recorded151,612 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 NLK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2011 151,612 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 143,314 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 138,716 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 134,142 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 134,142 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 129,232 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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B8 NLK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 60,251 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B8 NLK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B8 NLK registered?

B8 NLK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 2003.

Is B8 NLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for B8 NLK shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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