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EK54 LBF

2004 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

276,403 mi
Last recorded276,403 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda B Series81,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK54 LBF
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 276,403 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Outer cv boot perished

Fail 21 May 2021 276,382 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 259,343 miles

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

Nearside Front inner wheel arch rusty

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

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

tow bar rusty

Pass 17 May 2019 252,898 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 10 May 2019 252,897 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake valve pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake performance not tested pipes leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture main pipes on chassis (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 246,100 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 237,963 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 237,963 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 230,665 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 230,665 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 224,128 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 216,581 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 214,433 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 214,433 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 201,229 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 201,229 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 188,241 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 147,114 miles

front tyres worn slightly on outside edges, not main part of tyre tred - ok.

n/s headlamp has been repaired

n/s washer jet slightly blocked, still clearing screen.

Fail 18 Oct 2010 146,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front tyres worn slightly on outside edges, not main part of tyre tred - ok.

n/s washer jet slightly blocked, still clearing screen.

Pass 12 Oct 2009 114,525 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 84,873 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2008 84,873 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2007 63,775 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 63,775 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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EK54 LBF is a 2004 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EK54 LBF, 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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EK54 LBF is a 2004 Mazda B Series, first registered on 30 October 2004.

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