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NK03 HJN

2003 Mazda B Series

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

161,197 mi
Last recorded161,197 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 HJN
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 161,197 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 135,947 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2016 135,947 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 135,559 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg/leafspring mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg/leafspring mounting area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Front crossmember corroded

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

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

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

chassis legs are corroded

fuel pipes corroded

nearside and offside body mountings corroded

rear shockers corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2015 126,774 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Feb 2015 126,774 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 118,773 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front wipers split but still clearing windscreen

Fuel pipes slughtly corroded

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

Offside rear tyre on the legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 7 Feb 2013 109,062 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 5 Feb 2013 109,062 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside 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)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 7 Feb 2012 100,958 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 31 Jan 2012 100,958 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 91,890 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 80,810 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 80,243 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2009 67,544 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 67,544 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 54,374 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 50,422 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 50,422 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 46,197 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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NK03 HJN is a 2003 Mazda B Series in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NK03 HJN, 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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NK03 HJN is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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