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ET53 NLF

2004 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

118,788 mi
Last recorded118,788 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda B Series81,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 NLF
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 118,788 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2018 118,771 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 112,498 miles

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

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

exhaust tail pipe missing

Fail 22 Sep 2017 112,481 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 20 Sep 2016 105,388 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 105,388 miles

Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts Clutch slave hose (3.6.B.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 99,033 miles

front brake pads getting low

front to rear brake pipe rusty and fuel lines rusty

n/s/r light lens broken but working ok , o/s/r lens cracked also

Fail 2 Oct 2015 99,033 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake pads getting low

front to rear brake pipe rusty and fuel lines rusty

n/s/r light lens broken but working ok , o/s/r lens cracked also

Pass 10 Sep 2014 92,225 miles

front brake pipes rusty

front to rear brake pipe rusty

o/s mirror glass broken corner slight

o/s/r light lens cracked

Fail 3 Sep 2014 92,225 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake pipes rusty

front to rear brake pipe rusty

o/s mirror glass broken corner slight

o/s/r light lens cracked

Pass 23 Aug 2013 85,414 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 85,412 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 77,301 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 71,550 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 58,777 miles

advise front number plate cracked

advise osr lense cracked

Pass 20 Aug 2008 46,499 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 34,846 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 34,846 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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ET53 NLF is a 2004 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ET53 NLF, 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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What year was ET53 NLF registered?

ET53 NLF is a 2004 Mazda B Series, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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