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DY54 YZN

2004 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests29 (15 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate51.7%

Mileage

222,308 mi
Last recorded222,308 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda B Series81,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 YZN
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 14 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2026 222,308 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis above spring mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2025 216,806 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 210,255 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 210,249 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 4.6% (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Body insecure wing heavily corroded and not attatched to inner wing support (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Body insecure wing heavily corroded and not attatched to inner wing support (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail near shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Boot lid corroded and likely to cause injury tailgate (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause load insecurity or instability floor around crane mountings corroded and holed (6.2.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Boot lid likely to become detached tailgate (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 208,888 miles

2 x rear arch's covered by tape

Nearside Front arch's covered by tape

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

Fail 10 Dec 2019 208,884 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. due to stuff behind seat (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

2 x rear arch's covered by tape

Nearside Front arch's covered by tape

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 204,994 miles

Nearside Front arch covered by tape

Nearside Rear arch covered by tape

Offside Rear arch covered by tape

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

Fail 9 Nov 2018 204,994 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear arch covered by tape

Nearside Front arch covered by tape

Offside Rear arch covered by tape

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 197,839 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 197,839 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired LSV seized (3.6.E.3)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 189,218 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 189,218 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear, chalked (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 182,414 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 182,401 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop/tail in backwards (1.2.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake binding slight (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 171,182 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 169,807 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/r lens broken

Pass 6 Dec 2013 150,500 miles

o/s side mirror damaged

o/s/r light damaged

Fail 26 Nov 2013 150,500 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nail in n/s/f tyre

o/s side mirror damaged

o/s/r light damaged

Pass 26 Nov 2012 132,382 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2012 132,382 miles

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

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

Offside Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 117,477 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 116,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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

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

steering rack has slight play

Pass 18 Nov 2010 102,659 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2010 102,659 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 85,888 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 85,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 69,564 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 1 Nov 2008 69,564 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 49,226 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)

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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DY54 YZN is a 2004 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.

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 DY54 YZN, 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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DY54 YZN is a 2004 Mazda B Series, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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