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AF53 TUH

2003 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

168,606 mi
Last recorded168,606 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 TUH
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 168,606 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 168,599 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 168,458 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 168,204 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 167,778 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 167,771 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted Calliper sliders worn, resulting in excessive movement. (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Bumper insecure Wheel arch extension is insecure. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Excessively scored. Inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Pipe running front to rear. ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scoring. Inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Intermediate drop arm. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Transmission - play detected in front prop shaft. Spline end going into transfer box.

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear chassis section - from cab to rear. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 167,770 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 167,476 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine leak Rear diff leak Gearbox leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Underside of vehicle corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Whole chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 166,984 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner edge corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Advise looking into (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion front to back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 166,983 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner edge corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Advise looking into (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion front to back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 166,573 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 166,107 miles

n/s/f c.v.boot deteriorating need changing soon

n/s/r & o/s/r lens slight damage need changing soon

no warning lights on dash time of test

Pass 20 Jun 2017 155,158 miles

Central Propshaft universal joint worn need changing soon ()

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn need changing soon ()

n/s & o/s rear chassis corrosion starting

Fail 20 Jun 2017 155,158 miles

Central Propshaft universal joint worn need changing soon ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn need changing soon ()

n/s & o/s rear chassis corrosion starting

Pass 28 Apr 2016 151,104 miles

o/s/r lens slight damage need changing

Pass 20 Apr 2015 146,094 miles

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

o/s/f wiper blade need changing soon

Pass 26 Mar 2014 138,097 miles

heater plug light on

Pass 14 Mar 2013 134,009 miles

exhaust tail pipe missing

o/s/r lens slightly damaged

o/s/r reflector slightly damaged

Fail 8 Mar 2013 133,995 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust tail pipe missing

o/s/r lens slightly damaged

o/s/r reflector slightly damaged

Pass 8 Mar 2012 129,915 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

underbody showing signs of corrosion

Fail 6 Mar 2012 129,915 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

underbody showing signs of corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2010 124,101 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust silencer support band incomplete.

Pass 26 Oct 2009 108,166 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

o/s/f inner driveshaft gaiter split.

Fail 20 Oct 2009 108,003 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

o/s/f inner driveshaft gaiter split.

Pass 24 Sep 2008 90,552 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 90,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 75,173 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 60,032 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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AF53 TUH is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 AF53 TUH, 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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AF53 TUH is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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