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NU53 WVJ

2003 Mazda MPV

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

54,904 mi
Last recorded54,904 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Mazda MPV74,420 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 WVJ
MakeMazda
ModelMPV
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2013 54,904 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 54,878 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 1 Feb 2013 54,838 miles

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

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2012 52,752 miles

Centre exhaust rear hanger corroded.

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

neare side rear tyre cracking 215/60/16

Fail 24 Jan 2012 52,752 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Centre exhaust rear hanger corroded.

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

neare side rear tyre cracking 215/60/16

Pass 17 Aug 2010 43,229 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 42,119 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 36,614 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise front tyres wearing on inside edges close to minimum

advise rear offside tyre slightly cracked/perished on sidewall

Pass 16 Mar 2007 27,893 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 27,893 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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NU53 WVJ is a 2003 Mazda MPV in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NU53 WVJ, 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 NU53 WVJ registered?

NU53 WVJ is a 2003 Mazda MPV, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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