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RK53 AZA

2003 Mazda B Series

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,679 mi
Last recorded127,679 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 AZA
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 127,679 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 126,478 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 126,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 121,190 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 114,936 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Dec 2016 106,942 miles

both chassis rails and inner flitches slightly corroded

both front metal brake pipes heavily greased

both rear tyres close to legal limit

front brake pads wearing thin

front bumper repaired by tape

nearside rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2016 106,942 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear from compensator to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread due to being damaged (6.3.4b)

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

both chassis rails and inner flitches slightly corroded

both front metal brake pipes heavily greased

both rear tyres close to legal limit

front brake pads wearing thin

front bumper repaired by tape

nearside rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 12 May 2015 94,390 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

off side front brake binding slightly

Pass 2 May 2014 83,878 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 83,854 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 78,288 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 78,288 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 74,535 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 69,588 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 65,299 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 56,610 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 43,866 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 36,135 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still fully supported

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 AZA is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AZA, 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 AZA registered?

RK53 AZA is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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