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AV53 UBM

2003 Mazda B Series

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

68,631 mi
Last recorded68,631 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 68,631 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 66,343 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 63,743 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded, structural rigidity not significantly reduced

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Sep 2022 60,573 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear leaf spring corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear leaf spring corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2021 57,790 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2021 57,790 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 55,735 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

both front inner wheel arches corroded

both front outriggers corroded

both inner sills corroded

front flitch corroded

front to rear fuel pipe corroded

rear section of chassis corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2020 55,727 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

both front inner wheel arches corroded

both front outriggers corroded

both inner sills corroded

front flitch corroded

front to rear fuel pipe corroded

rear section of chassis corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2019 51,800 miles

Front valance corroded

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (to compensator) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from compensator to brake flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 50,146 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both inner sills slightly corroded

front to rear fuel pipe corroded

front valence corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2018 50,146 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre silencer (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both inner sills slightly corroded

front to rear fuel pipe corroded

front valence corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2017 46,218 miles

exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported

underneath of body corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2016 43,717 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Suggest replacement of headlamp soon (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 40,207 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 40,207 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 36,526 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre exhaust bracket broken

Fail 1 Feb 2014 36,507 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 30 Jan 2013 29,368 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 22,422 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Feb 2012 22,420 miles

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 19,483 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 17,685 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 17,681 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 14,017 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 13,272 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 9,410 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 6,880 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 UBM is a 2003 Mazda B Series in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 UBM, 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 UBM registered?

AV53 UBM is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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