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HX03 NWC

2003 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests26 (13 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

194,797 mi
Last recorded194,797 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 NWC
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 13 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2019 194,797 miles

Central Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of rear spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected front of rear spring (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2018 185,179 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective mounting corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 185,179 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis in front of load sensing valve (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective mounting corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 173,920 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 173,920 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 162,380 miles

Front exhaust pipe mounting corroded and broken

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 162,379 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back above fuel tank and in to load sensing valve . pipes x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front exhaust pipe mounting corroded and broken

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 151,846 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2015 151,842 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Jul 2014 138,422 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front tyre perished on outer sidewall

Fail 11 Jul 2014 138,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front tyre perished on outer sidewall

Pass 10 Jul 2013 125,072 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2013 125,070 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 112,510 miles

Different rear springs fitted.

Fail 26 Jul 2012 112,508 miles

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

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

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

Different rear springs fitted.

Pass 28 Jul 2011 99,753 miles

Seven leaf spring on off side rear and five leaf spring on near side rear.

Fail 21 Jul 2011 99,565 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Seven leaf spring on off side rear and five leaf spring on near side rear.

Pass 9 Aug 2010 87,491 miles

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

front number plate damaged

Fail 6 Aug 2010 87,404 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

front number plate damaged

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 75,362 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

vehicle suspension lower on the front and rear offside than the nearside

Fail 28 Jul 2009 75,148 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

vehicle suspension lower on the front and rear offside than the nearside

Pass 23 Jul 2008 62,930 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 51,016 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 51,016 miles

Nearside Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2006 36,807 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 36,807 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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HX03 NWC is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HX03 NWC, 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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HX03 NWC is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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