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DF53 HKC

2003 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,880 mi
Last recorded154,880 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 HKC
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 154,880 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 144,016 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 134,204 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 127,686 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 123,694 miles

Nearside Front bump stop missing

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both rear leaf springs slightly splayed

exhaust centre mounting broken

slight oil leak from front diff

slight play in steering drop arm joint

slight play in steering idler joint

spare tyre flat

undertray fitted

Fail 12 Feb 2016 123,694 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front bump stop missing

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear leaf springs slightly splayed

exhaust centre mounting broken

slight oil leak from front diff

slight play in steering drop arm joint

slight play in steering idler joint

spare tyre flat

undertray fitted

Fail 23 May 2015 119,425 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

center silencer bracket has corrosion

Pass 23 May 2015 119,425 miles

center silencer bracket has corrosion

Pass 31 May 2014 112,918 miles

off side front seat belt starting to fray

Pass 1 Jun 2013 105,354 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Jun 2012 99,740 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 99,740 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 89,670 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 89,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 81,861 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 81,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres worn near limit

Pass 10 Sep 2009 75,970 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 56,858 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 56,858 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake balance poor

rear indicators pale

wipers torn

Pass 24 May 2007 40,081 miles

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

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

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

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

all steering andsuspension mountain bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 24 May 2007 40,081 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

all steering andsuspension mountain bushes starting to deteriorate

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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DF53 HKC is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DF53 HKC, 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 DF53 HKC registered?

DF53 HKC is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 11 December 2003.

Is DF53 HKC safe to buy?

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