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HN03 MKV

2003 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

96,081 mi
Last recorded96,081 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN03 MKV
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 96,081 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2023 96,081 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 96,066 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside 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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake load sensing valve missing where fitted as standard (1.1.17 (d)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 92,183 miles

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 92,168 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 86,619 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

general underbody surface corrosion

Pass 31 Mar 2016 76,937 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 64,326 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 61,835 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 59,918 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 57,395 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 54,741 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 52,738 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 47,025 miles

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

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 28 Apr 2008 40,817 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 40,817 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both front tyres edging off

Both wiper blades deteriating

Slight drag on right front brake

Pass 30 Apr 2007 33,093 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 26,076 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 26,076 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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HN03 MKV is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HN03 MKV, 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 HN03 MKV registered?

HN03 MKV is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is HN03 MKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN03 MKV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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