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NK53 PTY

2003 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

189,798 mi
Last recorded189,798 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2014 189,798 miles

Nearside front brake locking out quicker than offside.

Offside front seatbelt webbing has slight fraying.

Offside rear wheelarch trim rear section is missing.

Slight wear/play at rear universal joint on front propshaft.

Fail 23 Apr 2014 189,798 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake locking out quicker than offside.

Nearside rear tyre has nail in tread which is also worn to 2mm, 1.6mm is the legal minimum.

Offside front seatbelt webbing has slight fraying.

Offside front tyre is wearing bare on edges, advise to renew soon.

Offside rear wheelarch trim rear section is missing.

Slight wear/play at rear universal joint on front propshaft.

Pass 6 Apr 2013 181,807 miles

Both front driveshafts, outer CV joint boots are perished.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Sills (outer and under),main chassis and all suspension parts have light to medium levels of corrosion.

Fail 28 Mar 2013 181,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Both front driveshafts, outer CV joint boots are perished.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Sills (outer and under),main chassis and all suspension parts have light to medium levels of corrosion.

Pass 16 Apr 2012 174,969 miles

slight play in steering box drop link ball joint

slight play in steering idler ball joint

Fail 10 Apr 2012 174,956 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

slight play in steering box drop link ball joint

slight play in steering idler ball joint

Pass 29 Mar 2011 163,050 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 162,987 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 150,512 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 13,726 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 13,726 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 113,832 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 82,733 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 82,674 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever reduced in thickness by less than 1/3rd by chaffing (3.5.1a)

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 PTY is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PTY, 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 PTY registered?

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

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