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NK03 UXB

2003 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,945 mi
Last recorded131,945 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 131,945 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 131,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 124,479 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 124,479 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 114,317 miles

Rear shackle bushes starting to split

slight play in front steering joints

Fail 22 Nov 2016 114,312 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear shackle bushes starting to split

slight play in front steering joints

Pass 12 Jan 2016 103,963 miles

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

Nearside Front hub bearing

Nearside steering idler slight play

Pass 14 Jan 2015 94,448 miles

o/s front tyre worn on the edge and uneven

rear shackle bushes perished

Fail 12 Jan 2015 94,446 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

o/s front tyre worn on the edge and uneven

rear shackle bushes perished

Pass 16 Jan 2014 87,254 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 87,254 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Sep 2011 77,437 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 77,437 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2010 69,123 miles

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 69,123 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 58,894 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 58,894 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Aug 2008 43,256 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 27,946 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 24,045 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 UXB is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Blue 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 UXB, 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 UXB registered?

NK03 UXB is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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