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AO53 KPV

2003 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

36,598 mi
Last recorded36,598 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 KPV
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 36,598 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 36,453 miles

Nearside Front floor corroded

Offside Front floor coroded

underbody corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2019 35,058 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

fuel pipe r correded

Pass 25 Oct 2018 32,646 miles

N/S & O/S REAR SPRINGS CORRODED. GENERALY VERY RUSTY ON THE UNDER SIDE

Pass 27 Sep 2017 31,318 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2017 31,312 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 30,220 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 30,214 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 28,997 miles

Offside Front tyre under-inflated

exhaust silencer strap broken but system still adequately supported

Fail 13 Oct 2015 28,997 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged sensor loom (3.4.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front tyre under-inflated

exhaust silencer strap broken but system still adequately supported

Pass 17 Oct 2014 28,084 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 28,082 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 27,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 27,186 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 25,092 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2011 24,489 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 24,489 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2010 23,643 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 23,643 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 22,247 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 20,355 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 17,032 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 17,032 miles

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

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

Rear 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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AO53 KPV is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AO53 KPV, 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 AO53 KPV registered?

AO53 KPV is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is AO53 KPV safe to buy?

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