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NK53 LTY

2003 Mazda B Series

Orange Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

174,788 mi
Last recorded174,788 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 LTY
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2026 174,788 miles

General underbody/chassis corrosion throughout

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Inner Corrosion in wheel arch

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel Pitman arm? (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 163,781 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective center box exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush all bushs perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

general surface corrosion to chassis

Pass 13 Jan 2023 167,108 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 167,103 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone, rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 159,508 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre obviously under inflated spare (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 140,959 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 140,678 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 138,945 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damp (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damp (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion over most of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

battery possibly 'gassing', smell near to battery

Fail 20 Nov 2019 138,945 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipes at load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear pipes, above fuel tank/chassis (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damp (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damp (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion over most of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

battery possibly 'gassing', smell near to battery

Pass 19 Nov 2018 137,527 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 135,598 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 133,562 miles

vehicle leaning over to right

Fail 11 Nov 2016 133,553 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

vehicle leaning over to right

Pass 20 Nov 2015 130,659 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 128,022 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 126,824 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 123,712 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 115,539 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 105,854 miles

7 section leaf spring on n/s/r - 6 section leaf spring on o/s/r

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 22 Oct 2009 96,436 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 96,436 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 88,371 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 88,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 74,384 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 60,574 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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NK53 LTY is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Orange with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 NK53 LTY, 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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NK53 LTY is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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