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BJ53 CKU

2003 Mazda MPV

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

140,016 mi
Last recorded140,016 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda MPV74,420 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 CKU
MakeMazda
ModelMPV
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 140,016 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 140,015 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Detached (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 25 May 2016 131,644 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 123,218 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 123,147 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 114,421 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 108,659 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 108,659 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 100,005 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 99,962 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 88,362 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 79,209 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 73,327 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 58,990 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 41,399 miles

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear seats removed-unable to fully check seat belt latches.

Fail 3 Oct 2006 41,399 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear seats removed-unable to fully check seat belt latches.

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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BJ53 CKU is a 2003 Mazda MPV in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BJ53 CKU, 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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BJ53 CKU is a 2003 Mazda MPV, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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