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ND53 HBY

2003 Mazda B Series

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

74,280 mi
Last recorded74,280 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND53 HBY
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 74,280 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 73,958 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 73,958 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour 2x 581 bulbs fitted (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2x sp18 wipers fitted (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 73,507 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 73,476 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced various body mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

chassis rails corosion

side body panels corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2021 72,816 miles

side body work corroded

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 1 Jul 2020 72,423 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front floors slight corrosion

Pass 12 Feb 2019 72,166 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 71,289 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 70,296 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 69,949 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 69,778 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 69,776 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 69,514 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 69,367 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 69,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 69,090 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 65,779 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 65,779 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 53,288 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 40,066 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 29,501 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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ND53 HBY is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 ND53 HBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ND53 HBY registered?

ND53 HBY is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is ND53 HBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for ND53 HBY shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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