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NK03 HMC

2003 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

212,235 mi
Last recorded212,235 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 HMC
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 212,235 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 200,750 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 21 Mar 2017 200,699 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 29 Feb 2016 186,037 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 171,797 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 171,500 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 164,037 miles

excessive wear in rear prop-shaft front u.j.

Fail 4 Mar 2014 164,037 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

excessive wear in rear prop-shaft front u.j.

Pass 8 Mar 2013 157,991 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 155,308 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 150,128 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 150,127 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Both front wipers insecure

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 11 Mar 2010 143,234 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Mar 2010 143,136 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 134,871 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 119,408 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 94,884 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 74,758 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 HMC is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NK03 HMC, 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 HMC is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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