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NG03 BZJ

2003 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

76,704 mi
Last recorded76,704 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG03 BZJ
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 76,704 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both front exhaust mountings badly deteriorated

major corrosion all round body but not yet holed causing sharp edges

Fail 28 Jun 2018 76,704 miles

Brake cable insecure both (1.1.15 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective belt twisted (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both front exhaust mountings badly deteriorated

major corrosion all round body but not yet holed causing sharp edges

Pass 8 Jun 2017 67,927 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear indicator lens broken

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

rear load area floor corroded and holed

Fail 7 Jun 2017 67,926 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear indicator lens broken

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Propshaft universal joint worn front prop rear coupling ()

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 63,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205x16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205x16 (4.1.E.1)

rear diff pinion oil seal mslight leak

Fail 27 Jun 2016 63,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205x16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205x16 (4.1.E.1)

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

rear diff pinion oil seal mslight leak

Pass 16 Jun 2015 57,347 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front tyres worn more on inner edges

n/s/f wing badly corroded but not yet holed

Fail 9 Jun 2015 57,342 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front tyres worn more on inner edges

n/s/f wing badly corroded but not yet holed

Pass 27 Jun 2014 52,977 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jun 2014 52,977 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2013 48,016 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 48,016 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 44,478 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2012 44,478 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 39,910 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 6 Jul 2010 33,951 miles

slight corrosion on inner sills

Fail 10 Jun 2009 30,687 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 30,687 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 26,543 miles

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

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

drivers door mirror cracked

Pass 5 Jul 2007 20,795 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 20,795 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 16,056 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 16,055 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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NG03 BZJ is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 NG03 BZJ, 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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NG03 BZJ is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 5 July 2003.

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