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KD53 ZJU

2003 Mazda B Series

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

157,722 mi
Last recorded157,722 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD53 ZJU
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 157,722 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

rear axle casing corroded and leaking oil

Fail 19 Jul 2017 157,722 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion n/s body holed (6.1.C.1)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bumper corroded and damaged leaving exposed edges (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven o/s lower reading (3.7.B.2)

front brake application uneven n/s/f lower reading (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

rear axle casing corroded and leaking oil

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 151,984 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2016 151,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2015 150,397 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 150,397 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 147,542 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

surface corrosion to all suspension componments and chassis

very dirty inside and underneath vehicle

Fail 26 Jun 2014 147,542 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

surface corrosion to all suspension componments and chassis

very dirty inside and underneath vehicle

Pass 20 Jun 2013 142,358 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2013 142,340 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 138,359 miles

n/s/f door mirror broken

Fail 12 Jun 2012 138,343 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

n/s/f door mirror broken

Pass 7 Feb 2011 130,391 miles

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

front discs pitted

Fail 4 Feb 2011 130,324 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front discs pitted

Fail 4 Sep 2009 116,339 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 116,339 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 109,277 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2008 109,277 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 98,546 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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KD53 ZJU is a 2003 Mazda B Series in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 KD53 ZJU, 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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KD53 ZJU is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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