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FD54 VZV

2004 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

119,727 mi
Last recorded119,727 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda B Series81,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 VZV
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 119,727 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

corrosion to all areas

Pass 3 May 2017 110,251 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 110,251 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking Burst (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2016 104,850 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 100,750 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 92,745 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 89,564 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 84,712 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 84,705 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 73,854 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 64,161 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 64,097 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2008 51,436 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 51,436 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 41,108 miles

Drivers door mirror glass slightly cracked

Wipers smearing

Fail 31 Oct 2007 41,108 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Drivers door mirror glass slightly cracked

Wipers smearing

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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FD54 VZV is a 2004 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FD54 VZV, 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 FD54 VZV registered?

FD54 VZV is a 2004 Mazda B Series, first registered on 23 November 2004.

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The MOT history for FD54 VZV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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