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FK02 NJS

2003 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

135,911 mi
Last recorded135,911 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFK02 NJS
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 135,911 miles

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

Front Lower Crossmember Corroded

Fuel Pipes Corroded

Nearside Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

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

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 135,911 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Front Lower Crossmember Corroded

Fuel Pipes Corroded

Nearside Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

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

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 135,284 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Lower Crossmember Corroded

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

Fuel Pipes Corroded

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both Sides (4.2.3 (c))

Registration Plate Lamps Slightly Effected By Opperation Of Direction Indicators

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2025 135,284 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Lower Crossmember Corroded

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

Fuel Pipes Corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both Sides (4.2.3 (c))

Registration Plate Lamps Slightly Effected By Opperation Of Direction Indicators

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 133,389 miles

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

Front Crossmember Corroded

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Slight Corrosion Fuel Lines

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Underbody Corrosion

Fail 3 Jan 2024 133,389 miles

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

Front Crossmember Corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Slight Corrosion Fuel Lines

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Underbody Corrosion

Pass 3 Jan 2023 127,478 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 119,741 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 119,741 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 114,326 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 28 Dec 2020 114,258 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 106,921 miles

Offside Rear lens damaged

Pass 7 Jul 2018 100,572 miles

Offside Rear Tyre is perished and cracked

Fail 7 Jul 2018 100,572 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre is perished and cracked

Pass 8 Jul 2017 96,093 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 96,072 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 91,349 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 85,976 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 85,974 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 80,958 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 80,958 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 75,998 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 75,996 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 69,278 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 63,240 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 57,018 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r light lens cracked

Pass 21 Jun 2010 57,018 miles

n/s/r light lens cracked

Pass 24 Jun 2009 49,784 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 42,064 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 42,064 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 34,559 miles

Slight cracking to offside rear tyre tread

Fail 19 Jun 2007 34,557 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

slight cracking to offside rear tyre tread

Pass 27 Jun 2006 26,501 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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FK02 NJS is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FK02 NJS, 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 FK02 NJS registered?

FK02 NJS is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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