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NK53 PTX

2003 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

105,982 mi
Last recorded105,982 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 PTX
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2019 105,982 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 105,982 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 24 Jul 2019 105,959 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis at frontmost spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

front bumper / radiator support bar corroded

vehicle coated in underseal type material not allowing full inspection

Pass 29 Jun 2018 100,760 miles

Outer sills some corrosion

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

Fail 29 Jun 2018 100,760 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Outer sills some corrosion

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 96,055 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 92,126 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front bumper cross bar corroded at nearside and offside

Pass 25 Jun 2015 91,549 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 90,663 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 90,630 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 89,909 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 23 Jul 2013 89,889 miles

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

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2012 86,085 miles

Exhaust some corrosion

Steering box slight oil leak

Vehicle chassis some corrosion

Pass 17 Mar 2011 83,230 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Mar 2011 83,205 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 79,799 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 79,777 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 66,634 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 66,634 miles

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 51,750 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 40,221 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 PTX is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 PTX, 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 PTX registered?

NK53 PTX is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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