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AV53 UBL

2003 Mazda B Series

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

93,586 mi
Last recorded93,586 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 93,586 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member under radiator (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both rear outer sill panels covered with tape

rear buck offside rear mounting corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2025 93,584 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member under radiator (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both rear outer sill panels covered with tape

rear buck offside rear mounting corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2024 91,461 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member under radiator (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both rear outer sills covered with tape

vehicle body starting to corrode in several places

Fail 16 Oct 2024 91,460 miles

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

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheelarch corroded and holed with sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member under radiator (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both rear outer sills covered with tape

vehicle body starting to corrode in several places

Pass 10 Oct 2023 89,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill panel rusted

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 85,736 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 81,296 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 76,595 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 72,302 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 67,597 miles

Body slightly corroded around the nearside and offside front mounting points

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

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 67,597 miles

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

Body slightly corroded around the nearside and offside front mounting points

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 56,402 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 43,352 miles

front brake pipes corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2015 37,824 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 37,824 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 35,148 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 32,514 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 32,511 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Oct 2011 30,992 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 26,185 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 17,173 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 15,677 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 14,614 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 UBL 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 78.3%.

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 UBL, 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 UBL registered?

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

Is AV53 UBL safe to buy?

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