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NU53 UZD

2003 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

163,010 mi
Last recorded163,010 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 UZD
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2023 163,010 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

light corrosion full underside

Pass 17 Feb 2022 158,026 miles

all brake pies starting to corrode

light corrosion full underside

Pass 6 Feb 2021 152,743 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security full underside of vehicle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 147,034 miles

light corrosion full floor / chassis areas

Pass 17 Jan 2019 146,558 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2019 146,518 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

under tray fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2017 143,416 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 138,712 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 138,678 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 128,050 miles

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

all brake pipes covered in waxoil

Fail 10 Sep 2014 127,992 miles

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

clutch stiff

Pass 4 Sep 2013 115,473 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 115,399 miles

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

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

Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 107,565 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 96,182 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 88,542 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 88,537 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 82,014 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 82,014 miles

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

Chips in windowscreen

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

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)

n/s/f tyre 1.6mm at time of test

n/s/r tyre 1.8mm at time of test

o/s/f tyre 2mm at time of test

o/s/r tyre 1.8mm at time of test

Pass 27 Apr 2007 71,546 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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NU53 UZD is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NU53 UZD, 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 NU53 UZD registered?

NU53 UZD is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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