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AK53 UHN

2003 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

118,361 mi
Last recorded118,361 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 UHN
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 118,361 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 118,361 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 114,510 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 21 Oct 2021 114,510 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 112,501 miles

Both rear tyres low in centre tread.

Front brake pads low.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both lower fronts. (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 112,501 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Both rear tyres low in centre tread.

Front brake pads low.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both lower fronts. (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 109,142 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both fronts. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear exhaust bracket corroded.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 104,413 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2018 10,413 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Exhaust system insecure Rear box bracket corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 100,747 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 100,747 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 97,681 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 324,756 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 89,609 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 87,130 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 83,721 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 80,344 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 78,447 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 76,955 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 76,955 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 74,651 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 68,785 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 50,068 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 49,985 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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AK53 UHN is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK53 UHN, 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 AK53 UHN registered?

AK53 UHN is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is AK53 UHN safe to buy?

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