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NU03 XLJ

2003 Mazda MPV

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

116,337 mi
Last recorded116,337 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda MPV74,420 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU03 XLJ
MakeMazda
ModelMPV
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2015 116,337 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and in arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and in arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

both track rod end locks not obvious

various passenger seats not mounted to vehicle

Pass 7 Oct 2014 115,275 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front and rear suspension components corroded.

o/s/r outer wheel arch corroded.

Pass 1 Oct 2013 113,539 miles

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

front and rear suspension components corroded.

Fail 30 Sep 2013 113,539 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

front and rear suspension components corroded.

Pass 27 Sep 2012 110,710 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front andrear suspension components corroded.

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edges.

underbody of the vehicle corroded.

Pass 30 Sep 2011 106,416 miles

clutch release bearing noisey.

front and rear suspension components corroding.

Pass 15 Sep 2010 96,165 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 96,155 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

emissions a little smoky

offside front wisjhbone back bush starting to split

offside head lamp on limit to the right

Pass 16 Sep 2008 66,921 miles

both front wishbone back bushes slightly perished

nearside front tyre on legal limit

offside front anti roll bar drop link has slight play

offside front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 2 Oct 2007 52,182 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 46,815 miles

Front discs coroded/worn.

Pass 25 Jul 2006 43,604 miles

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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NU03 XLJ is a 2003 Mazda MPV in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NU03 XLJ, 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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NU03 XLJ is a 2003 Mazda MPV, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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