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EA04 ABX

2004 Mazda B Series

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,625 mi
Last recorded163,625 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda B Series81,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 ABX
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 163,625 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective tyre flat ()

underneath all freshly undersealed, chassis,body

Pass 5 Feb 2018 153,354 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2018 153,354 miles

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 140,414 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Recommend Replacement (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 125,547 miles

All rear brake pipes have recently been resurfaced & painted,meets criteria at time of test.

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Both to O/S/F hoses,meets criteria at time of test.Recommend Replacement. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Handbrake may need adjustments/repairs

Pass 4 Feb 2015 108,318 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

near and offside front brake pipes slightly corroded, have been resurfaced and greased which meets the criterea at the time of test

nearside upper ball joint locking nut has a partially broken split pin, but lock tight has been used on the threads

Pass 22 Jan 2014 87,532 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 71,682 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2013 71,682 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 67,267 miles

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

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

spare wheel flat

upper centre brake light not working

Fail 14 Jan 2012 67,200 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

spare wheel flat

upper centre brake light not working

Pass 17 Jan 2011 54,659 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 49,313 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 39,360 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 39,360 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 26,610 miles

both front tyres woren on outer edge

both rear leaf springs corroded

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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EA04 ABX is a 2004 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 EA04 ABX, 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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EA04 ABX is a 2004 Mazda B Series, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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