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NA53 NLV

2003 Mazda MPV

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

158,279 mi
Last recorded158,279 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MPV74,420 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA53 NLV
MakeMazda
ModelMPV
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 158,279 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underneath general corrosion

Fail 11 Aug 2025 158,266 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underneath general corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2024 150,524 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2024 150,524 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 111,407 miles

corrosion on exhaust system

corrosion on underside coolant transfer pipework, rear section worst affected (has been by-passed)

engine undertray and top covers fitted

exhaust downpipe flexible joint worn

front wishbone arm rear bushes perished, offside bush beginning to split

gearbox oilstained

offside front tyre worn to 2.5mm, legal limit 1.6mm

offside rear tyre slightly perished

rear coilsprings corroded

rear seats folded down, partial belt check carried out

slight corrosion on rear wheel arches

slight corrosion throught vehicle underside

slight damage on a/c condensor fins

Pass 10 Mar 2011 105,216 miles

engine coolant level low

engine top cover and undertray fitted

exhaust system slightly corroded and fleximesh worn and beginning to break apart

front suspension wishbone arm rear bushes perished, offside bush beginning to split

offside numberplate lamp cover loose

offside washer jet misaligned

play in offside front anti roll bar linkarm, slight play in nearside front

rear 2 seats and centre row centre seat folded flat, partial belt check carried out

rear suspension coilsprings corroded

slight underside corrosion

underside coolant transfer pipes (front to rear) heavily corroded (strong advise)

Fail 9 Mar 2011 105,216 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

engine coolant level low

engine top cover and undertray fitted

exhaust system slightly corroded and fleximesh worn and beginning to break apart

front suspension wishbone arm rear bushes perished, offside bush beginning to split

offside numberplate lamp cover loose

offside washer jet misaligned

play in offside front anti roll bar linkarm, slight play in nearside front

rear 2 seats and centre row centre seat folded flat, partial belt check carried out

rear suspension coilsprings corroded

slight underside corrosion

underside coolant transfer pipes (front to rear) heavily corroded (strong advise)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 94,415 miles

engine undertray fitted

exhaust heatshields slightly insecure

front brake discs worn and pads low

front wipers smear slightly

play in offside front antiroll bar link arm

underside corrosion evident

Fail 15 Mar 2010 94,415 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

engine undertray fitted

exhaust heatshields slightly insecure

front brake discs worn and pads low

front wipers smear slightly

play in offside front antiroll bar link arm

underside corrosion evident

Pass 10 Mar 2009 83,204 miles

engine oil leaks evident

engine top cover fited

engine undertrays fitted

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs lipped

nearside front wiper blade juddery

no oil level showing on dipstick

rear wiper arm/blade missing

slight underside corrosion

Fail 10 Mar 2009 83,204 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine oil leaks evident

engine top cover fited

engine undertrays fitted

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs lipped

nearside front wiper blade juddery

no oil level showing on dipstick

rear wiper arm/blade missing

slight underside corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2008 31,262 miles

brake discs wearing

Fail 7 Mar 2008 31,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

brake discs wearing

Pass 22 Mar 2007 58,309 miles

Nearside Front 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 13 Mar 2006 41,278 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 41,278 miles

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Mazda MPV?

Based on 44,611 MOT tests across 3,157 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
6,780
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,157
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,975
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,401
position lamp(s) not working 1,305
Registration plate lamp not working 1,115
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 982
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NA53 NLV is a 2003 Mazda MPV in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2003 Mazda MPV models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 74,420 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 MPV fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,975 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NA53 NLV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MPV typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this Mazda MPV is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NA53 NLV registered?

NA53 NLV is a 2003 Mazda MPV, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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