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NL03 FJE

2003 Mazda MPV

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

126,342 mi
Last recorded126,342 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda MPV74,420 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL03 FJE
MakeMazda
ModelMPV
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 126,342 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 115,677 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear shock absorber weak

Nearside Rear shock absorber weak

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 115,677 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure rear seat not secured in position (5.2.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear shock absorber weak

Nearside Rear shock absorber weak

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 102,652 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear WHEEL ARCH CORROSION NOT EXCESSIVE

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

Offside Rear WHEEL ARCH CORROSION NOT EXCESSIVE

Pass 20 Oct 2014 90,333 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 90,333 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 80,863 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 80,863 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 71,568 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 65,501 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 57,755 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 50,463 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 42,304 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 38,465 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 31,077 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2006 24,044 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 24,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

How Reliable is the Mazda MPV?

Based on 44,611 MOT tests across 3,157 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
6,780
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,157
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,975
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,401
position lamp(s) not working 1,305
Registration plate lamp not working 1,115
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 982
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NL03 FJE is a 2003 Mazda MPV in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2003 Mazda MPV models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 74,420 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MPV fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,975 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NL03 FJE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MPV typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this Mazda MPV is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NL03 FJE registered?

NL03 FJE is a 2003 Mazda MPV, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is NL03 FJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL03 FJE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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