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NK53 PSZ

2003 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

137,055 mi
Last recorded137,055 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 PSZ
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 137,055 miles

fog light operates independently

Fail 18 Nov 2016 137,055 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

fog light operates independently

Pass 23 Oct 2015 134,695 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 134,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play idler arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 131,101 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 131,100 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 128,893 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wheel tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 27 Sep 2013 128,893 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2012 127,463 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both no plates slightly dull

exhaust deteriorated

slight oil leak from engine

slight play in steering box

Fail 22 Oct 2012 127,463 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both no plates slightly dull

exhaust deteriorated

slight oil leak from engine

slight play in steering box

Pass 22 Nov 2011 120,696 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Nov 2011 120,696 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Battery insecure

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 96,332 miles

Both rear indicators slightly white.

Nearside front tyre near limit.

Fail 14 Dec 2009 96,068 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Both rear indicators slightly white.

Nearside front tyre near limit.

Pass 15 Dec 2008 58,821 miles

Slight play in the steering box. All original remaining brake pipes starting to corrode/slightly corroded/heavily covered in grease/mud etc.

Offside and nearside rear tyres worn very close to the legal limit.

Fail 8 Dec 2008 58,821 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front 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)

Slight play in the steering box. All original remaining brake pipes starting to corrode/slightly corroded/heavily covered in grease/mud etc.

Offside and nearside rear tyres worn very close to the legal limit.

Pass 5 Dec 2007 37,730 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 27,298 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 PSZ 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 55.6%.

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 PSZ, 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 PSZ is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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