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VN03 NKT

2003 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

160,873 mi
Last recorded160,873 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN03 NKT
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 160,873 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2017 160,873 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 149,204 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust Hanger Corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2015 144,432 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 16 Oct 2014 136,280 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 128,840 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 128,831 miles

Nearside 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 fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 122,529 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 122,527 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside 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 fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 115,313 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 115,313 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 109,938 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 100,597 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 98,334 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 98,334 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 82,035 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 63,532 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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VN03 NKT is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VN03 NKT, 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 VN03 NKT registered?

VN03 NKT is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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