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NK53 LTV

2003 Mazda B Series

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

107,833 mi
Last recorded107,833 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 LTV
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2024 107,833 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

parking brake performance poor,requires adjustment or repair

Pass 1 Jun 2018 102,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 102,100 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 May 2017 102,076 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 102,070 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 101,434 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 101,073 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 98,747 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 97,231 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 97,229 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 92,331 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)

front discs corroded

n/s/r tyre 4mm

Pass 9 May 2011 87,880 miles

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

pads and discs worn

Pass 18 May 2009 86,059 miles

front discs corroded on inner faces

Fail 18 May 2009 86,059 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 13 Nov 2007 68,774 miles

front pads and discs worn advise brake check

Fail 13 Nov 2007 68,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front pads and discs worn advise brake check

Pass 14 Nov 2006 55,560 miles

front discs pitted recommend change when pads are replaced

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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NK53 LTV is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NK53 LTV, 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 NK53 LTV registered?

NK53 LTV is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 23 September 2003.

Is NK53 LTV safe to buy?

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