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NX53 KBU

2003 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

45,665 mi
Last recorded45,665 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX53 KBU
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 45,665 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached lower bracket corroded away (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess bracket corroded away (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 45,024 miles

both front bottom arms corroded/rear shocker casings

both front inner wings corroded

both inner / outer sills corroded

main chassis corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2021 44,417 miles

both front brake pads ow in material

brakes may require service or adjustment

chassis becoming corroded

front inner brake discs corroded

rear upper body and floor corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2020 44,029 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Full ladder chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 43,070 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

chassis and body have corrosion throughout

Fail 20 Mar 2019 43,070 miles

Fuel hose leaking front to rear (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not releasing under pressure (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

chassis and body have corrosion throughout

Pass 27 Mar 2018 41,670 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 41,666 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from compansator to axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 40,642 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

body and chassis has corrosion throughout

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2016 39,094 miles

chassis has slight corrosion throughout

Pass 25 Mar 2015 37,513 miles

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

both front tyres starting to crack within the tread

Pass 29 Mar 2014 35,962 miles

slight corrosion to inner sills and chassis

Pass 27 Mar 2013 33,210 miles

both main front to rear brakepipes corroded

trailir electrical socket indicates a slightly dim near side rear indicator, may require further investigation

Pass 30 Mar 2012 30,827 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 27,514 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 23,778 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 20,707 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 18,356 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 14,569 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 29 Mar 2006 10,314 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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NX53 KBU 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 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NX53 KBU, 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 NX53 KBU registered?

NX53 KBU is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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