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FD04 GLF

2004 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

152,364 mi
Last recorded152,364 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda B Series81,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 GLF
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 152,364 miles

underside corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2024 150,151 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 148,212 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 145,839 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 135,724 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 119,162 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 117,439 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 113,677 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 110,782 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 110,741 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded LOAD SENSING VALVE PIPES (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported TAIL PIPE (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 104,729 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2015 97,684 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 97,684 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2014 89,016 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 88,958 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 78,392 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

rear exhaurst mounting

Pass 11 Sep 2012 70,885 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust hanger corroded

rear exhaust hanger corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2012 70,885 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust hanger corroded

rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2011 61,818 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall cracking

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

offside front tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 30 Sep 2010 53,112 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

all tyres perishing,centre silencer mtg broken,

Pass 29 May 2009 41,460 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 33,072 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 24,451 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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FD04 GLF is a 2004 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FD04 GLF, 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 FD04 GLF registered?

FD04 GLF is a 2004 Mazda B Series, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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