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RK53 AYO

2003 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

203,935 mi
Last recorded203,935 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 AYO
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 203,935 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 197,339 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 190,460 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 183,672 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 173,730 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 136,973 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2020 163,790 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 157,041 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 148,612 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 141,877 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 134,168 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 126,067 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 118,540 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 109,637 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 101,527 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 95,347 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 87,930 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 81,615 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 81,576 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 73,699 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 65,630 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 54,004 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 53,889 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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 AYO is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 RK53 AYO, 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 RK53 AYO registered?

RK53 AYO is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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