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RK53 AVG

2003 Mazda B Series

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

137,619 mi
Last recorded137,619 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 AVG
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 137,619 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 137,609 miles

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

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

Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear N/S/R wheel hard to turn

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 131,756 miles

battery in low state of charge

both rear lamp lens damaged and hole in n/s/r lens

brake pipe to rear load sensor valve rusting

damage to rear panel

fuel pipes rusting

n/s/r brake binding

suface rust in chassis and floor rear end

Fail 12 Nov 2014 131,751 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

battery in low state of charge

both rear lamp lens damaged and hole in n/s/r lens

brake pipe to rear load sensor valve rusting

damage to rear panel

fuel pipes rusting

n/s/r brake binding

suface rust in chassis and floor rear end

washers weak level low

Pass 18 Jun 2013 127,004 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

axle oil leaks around prop/flange

brake pipe to and from rear flexi hose rusting

chassis rusting rear end

damage to o/s/r of vehicle

n/s/r lamp lens damaged

rear tail of pick up broken

Fail 13 Jun 2013 127,004 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

axle oil leaks around prop/flange

brake pipe to and from rear flexi hose rusting

chassis rusting rear end

damage to o/s/r of vehicle

n/s/r lamp lens damaged

rear tail of pick up broken

Pass 18 Jun 2012 122,755 miles

covers on both rear shock absorbers rusted badly

damage to o/s/r of vehicle

n/s/r lamp lens damaged and holed on edge

slight blow on exhaust centre box

brake pads very low /just in spec/

Fail 13 Jun 2012 122,755 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake pipe rusting to l/s/valve

covers on both rear shock absorbers rusted badly

damage to o/s/r of vehicle

n/s/r lamp lens damaged and holed on edge

slight blow on exhaust centre box

brake pads very low /just in spec/

Pass 13 Jun 2011 119,519 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)

both n/s/r and n/s/f brakes binding front brake pads low

both rear s/abs covers badly rusted only part movement in rear l/s/valve rear brake pipe rusting to rear flexi hose

Fail 9 Jun 2011 119,519 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

both n/s/r and n/s/f brakes binding front brake pads low

both rear s/abs covers badly rusted only part movement in rear l/s/valve rear brake pipe rusting to rear flexi hose

Pass 1 Jun 2009 107,144 miles

n/s/r tyre lo on tread

Fail 27 May 2009 107,144 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/r tyre lo on tread

Pass 7 Jun 2008 92,470 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 92,470 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 69,564 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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RK53 AVG is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 RK53 AVG, 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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RK53 AVG is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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