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FT03 NLV

2003 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

130,182 mi
Last recorded130,182 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT03 NLV
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 130,182 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front steering idler has play in ball joint

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

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

both outer sills corroding

cab chassis corroding

under body corrosion

Fail 23 Nov 2023 129,924 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded from l/s/v to rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front steering idler has play in ball joint

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

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

both outer sills corroding

cab chassis corroding

under body corrosion

Pass 6 Dec 2022 121,702 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front steering idler ball joint has slight ply

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material l/s/v to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

body work deteriorated

exhaust center mounting corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2021 112,974 miles

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

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

general body corrosion

Pass 4 Dec 2020 103,995 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 91,352 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 83,394 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2018 83,320 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 75,156 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 67,294 miles

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

exhaust box mounting corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2015 59,407 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2015 59,288 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 51,319 miles

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 5 Jun 2013 43,481 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 36,058 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 34,069 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 31,494 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 31,494 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 28,888 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 26,194 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 26,194 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 21,986 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 21,986 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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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FT03 NLV is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FT03 NLV, 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 FT03 NLV registered?

FT03 NLV is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 6 August 2003.

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