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NC53 HGY

2003 Mazda B Series

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

134,901 mi
Last recorded134,901 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC53 HGY
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 134,901 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 127,803 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2015 127,788 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 121,755 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2014 121,740 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 114,048 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2013 113,732 miles

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

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

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)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 103,640 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 93,197 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)

Fail 1 Nov 2011 93,197 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 82,871 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Nov 2010 82,871 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 72,441 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 61,167 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 49,587 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 37,867 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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NC53 HGY is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NC53 HGY, 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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NC53 HGY is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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