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AV53 UBK

2003 Mazda B Series

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

92,785 mi
Last recorded92,785 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 UBK
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 92,785 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 92,778 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 87,913 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 82,562 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 81,865 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general corrosion on floor and chassis

rear buck corroded & holed

Pass 19 May 2021 80,305 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front screen damaged.

Fail 17 May 2021 80,305 miles

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn front u/j joint. (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front 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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front screen damaged.

Pass 16 May 2019 71,562 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

rear brakes slightly out of balance

Fail 9 May 2019 71,512 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes . from behind fuel tank to rear compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear compensator brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system insecure centre mounting corroded & not attached (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

rear brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 9 May 2018 63,728 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres close to limits (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2017 59,167 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 51,495 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 39,312 miles

all rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2014 37,946 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 33,411 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 33,411 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 27,867 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2011 22,971 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 19,882 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 18,357 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 15,662 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 13,092 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 9,858 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 UBK is a 2003 Mazda B Series in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 UBK, 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 UBK registered?

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

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