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NL53 YVV

2003 Mazda B Series

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

87,763 mi
Last recorded87,763 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 YVV
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 87,763 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 87,763 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 79,793 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 79,793 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 78,653 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 78,652 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 76,706 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 76,691 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 72,216 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 72,205 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 68,924 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 67,301 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 67,301 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 65,732 miles

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

spare tyre tread 1.5mm on inside edge 265/70r15 4x4 112s

Pass 1 Aug 2012 64,272 miles

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 1 Aug 2012 64,272 miles

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

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 18 Aug 2011 63,277 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 58,299 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 51,815 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 51,815 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 44,211 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 34,919 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 22,056 miles

Oil leak

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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NL53 YVV is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 NL53 YVV, 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 NL53 YVV registered?

NL53 YVV is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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