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AK52 KZV

2003 Mazda B Series

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,775 mi
Last recorded124,775 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 KZV
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 124,775 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 119,198 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 119,197 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 111,894 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 104,927 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

both front tyres surface perishing in areas

nearside front inner wing section corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2014 104,879 miles

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

Nearside 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 Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

both front tyres surface perishing in areas

nearside front inner wing section corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2013 100,289 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear fog lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front inner wing area corroded

nearside rear step panel mounting bar corroded and fractured off,other mounting bars corroded,also offside step panel mounting bars corroded

what appears high level stop lights are inoperative,though unable to see if they are wired in

windscreen has some damage in zone A, though not directly in drivers view

Fail 6 Feb 2013 100,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear fog lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

electric wire loose at offside underneath of vehicle

nearside front inner wing area corroded

nearside rear step panel mounting bar corroded and fractured off,other mounting bars corroded,also offside step panel mounting bars corroded

what appears high level stop lights are inoperative,though unable to see if they are wired in

windscreen has some damage in zone A, though not directly in drivers view

Pass 18 Jan 2012 92,662 miles

small chip in screen

Fail 17 Jan 2012 92,662 miles

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

small chip in screen

Pass 18 Jan 2011 84,047 miles

front inner wings starting to corrode

fuel pipes under vehicle corroded

slight play in front wheelbearings

Fail 18 Jan 2011 84,047 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front inner wings starting to corrode

fuel pipes under vehicle corroded

slight play in front wheelbearings

Pass 20 Jan 2010 74,640 miles

slight play in front wheelbearings

Fail 18 Jan 2010 74,640 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight play in front wheelbearings

Pass 5 Feb 2009 67,229 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 58,542 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 49,750 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 40,238 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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AK52 KZV is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AK52 KZV, 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 AK52 KZV registered?

AK52 KZV is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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