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HW03 DKN

2003 Mazda B Series

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,335 mi
Last recorded105,335 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW03 DKN
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2017 105,335 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper loose (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance tape required (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis member in various places (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis member in places (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis member in places (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour hazard to other road users (7.4.B.4) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush o/s and n/s front inner d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing o/s and n/s rear (2.7.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion o/s and n/s rear chassis members ,, recommend keep check (6.1.A.1)

n/s/f wing panel dented

n/s/r door and n/s/r wing panel damaged

parking brake performance 19%, mot pass mark 16%,, recommend check

rear bumper damaged

tail gate handle broken

Pass 18 Mar 2016 96,928 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing o/s and n/s rear (2.7.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

n/s/f wing panel, slight damage

rear bumper, slight damage

tailgate handle broken

Fail 14 Mar 2016 96,928 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush o/s and n/s front centre d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper insecure (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s and n/s (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush bushes worn so badly, unable to check for wear in other components (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level recommend attention (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing o/s and n/s rear (2.7.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

n/s/f wing panel, slight damage

rear bumper, slight damage

tailgate handle broken

tyre size 225/75/16 115/112s

Pass 16 May 2014 79,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 21 May 2013 70,581 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 May 2012 61,916 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

centre exhaust bracket broken, exhaust system still supported ok. Recommend rectify

nearside wiper rubber perished on ends

Fail 4 May 2012 61,916 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

centre exhaust bracket broken, exhaust system still supported ok. Recommend rectify

nearside wiper rubber perished on ends

Pass 4 May 2011 52,127 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

front number plate cracked

nearside rear light lense damaged

slight noise from rear axle when spinning rear wheels

Fail 3 May 2011 52,123 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

brake decelerometer test not carried out due to condition of track rod end

front number plate cracked

nearside rear light lense damaged

slight noise from rear axle when spinning rear wheels

Pass 26 Apr 2010 42,212 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 38,829 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 33,513 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Apr 2007 28,196 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 27 Apr 2006 21,287 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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HW03 DKN is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HW03 DKN, 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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HW03 DKN is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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