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NK53 UZL

2003 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

111,538 mi
Last recorded111,538 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 UZL
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 111,538 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2016 111,514 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front body has slight corrosion

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Nov 2016 111,514 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front body has slight corrosion

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Oct 2015 108,592 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 98,563 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 98,563 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 90,047 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2013 90,045 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 28 May 2012 82,146 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 82,144 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 6 May 2011 75,446 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 51,930 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 53,331 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 42,978 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 42,976 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake ferrules getting corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2005 36,691 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 36,691 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 UZL is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,464cc 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 UZL, 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 UZL registered?

NK53 UZL is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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