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DU54 LXB

2004 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

171,297 mi
Last recorded171,297 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda B Series81,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU54 LXB
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 171,297 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Body component slightly loose both outer arches (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 171,295 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached top mount bushes (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected seized (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Body component slightly loose both outer arches (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 162,175 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 162,175 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 150,979 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

brake pipes heavily undersealed making hard to inspect

clutch anti slip pad missing

underbody corrosion

Fail 31 Aug 2016 150,978 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported missing bolt (7.1.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

brake pipes heavily undersealed making hard to inspect

clutch anti slip pad missing

underbody corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2015 140,333 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear upside of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approaching 2mm and has a nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear upside of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust mounting strap corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2015 140,333 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear upside of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approaching 2mm and has a nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear upside of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust mounting strap corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2014 128,643 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded/difficult to inspect up side of fuel tank

both rear axle brake pipes starting to corrode

crack in front number plate

drivers seat belt webbing starting to fray

slight oil leak from rear differential

Fail 2 Sep 2014 128,643 miles

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroded/difficult to inspect up side of fuel tank

both rear axle brake pipes starting to corrode

crack in front number plate

drivers seat belt webbing starting to fray

slight oil leak from rear differential

Pass 28 Aug 2013 116,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 116,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 102,548 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2011 89,109 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 89,109 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 74,671 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 64,041 miles

mtal brake pipes cannot be seen behind fuel tank

n/s rear light lense small hole

Pass 26 Aug 2008 50,863 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 39,422 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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DU54 LXB is a 2004 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2004 Mazda B Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 81,803 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 DU54 LXB, 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 22 years old, this Mazda B Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DU54 LXB is a 2004 Mazda B Series, first registered on 4 September 2004.

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