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NK03 OZD

2003 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,444 mi
Last recorded73,444 miles
Recorded on19 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 OZD
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2015 73,444 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 63,781 miles

exhaust deteriorating

front anti roll bar bushers deteriorating

fuel pipes very rusty

no plate light deteriorating

o/s/r lamp damaged

rear tyres deteriorating

some play in top wishbone bushers and ball joints

Fail 23 May 2014 63,674 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

exhaust deteriorating

front anti roll bar bushers deteriorating

fuel pipes very rusty

no plate light deteriorating

o/s/r lamp damaged

rear tyres deteriorating

some play in top wishbone bushers and ball joints

Pass 23 May 2013 55,412 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front to rear brake pipes very rusty

rear reg plate dirty

slight play in steering

Pass 25 May 2012 48,894 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

damaged rear light

front to rear brake puipes rusty

no.plates and screen dirty

some wear in front antiroll bar rubbers

squeek on brakes

tyres scuffed

Fail 25 May 2012 48,894 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damaged rear light

front to rear brake puipes rusty

no.plates and screen dirty

some wear in front antiroll bar rubbers

squeek on brakes

tyres scuffed

Fail 23 May 2011 41,735 miles

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fog light switch sticking

knock on front suspension

Pass 23 May 2011 41,735 miles

fog light switch sticking

knock on front suspension

Pass 27 May 2010 35,221 miles

rear springs weak

slight wear in anti roll bar links

surface rust on brake pipes and fuel pipes

Fail 19 May 2010 34,990 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear springs weak

slight wear in anti roll bar links

surface rust on brake pipes and fuel pipes

Pass 27 May 2009 27,864 miles

damage to rear lamp

Fail 27 May 2009 27,864 miles

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

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

damage to rear lamp

Pass 29 May 2008 22,642 miles

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

wipers wearing and starting to split

Pass 24 May 2007 15,784 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 12,067 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 OZD is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OZD, 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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What year was NK03 OZD registered?

NK03 OZD is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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