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AV53 UBJ

2003 Mazda B Series

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

185,016 mi
Last recorded185,016 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 UBJ
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 185,016 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 180,846 miles

brake load compensator slightly sticky

Fail 9 Jun 2023 180,843 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

brake load compensator slightly sticky

Pass 9 Jun 2022 177,685 miles

centre exhaust bracket not 100%

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

osf seat belt slightly frayed

slight oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2022 177,682 miles

Front Service brake grabbing severely ns and os (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

centre exhaust bracket not 100%

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

osf seat belt slightly frayed

slight oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2021 175,211 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (fluid low) (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to chassis

slight corrosion to front suspension arms

slight engine oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2020 173,062 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting poor (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

sills could do with some waxoyl

Fail 12 Jun 2020 173,062 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting poor (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

sills could do with some waxoyl

Pass 14 May 2019 171,404 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front binding brake

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

both tyres are showing their age and starting to crack , cords not showing

waxoyl required

Fail 14 May 2019 171,404 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front binding brake

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

both tyres are showing their age and starting to crack , cords not showing

waxoyl required

Pass 2 May 2018 170,142 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front 2 back behind diesel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 May 2017 162,931 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 162,931 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2016 154,755 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2016 154,747 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Fail 19 May 2015 144,580 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2015 144,580 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 119,790 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 108,227 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 90,903 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 71,099 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 69,575 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 68,630 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 59,878 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

wipers slightly split

Pass 12 Apr 2007 52,066 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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AV53 UBJ is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AV53 UBJ, 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 AV53 UBJ registered?

AV53 UBJ is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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