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FJ04 VEP

2004 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

183,375 mi
Last recorded183,375 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda B Series81,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ04 VEP
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 183,375 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 176,594 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 176,594 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play link arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front screen has cracks

Fail 30 Nov 2022 176,473 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play link arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front screen has cracks

Pass 9 Dec 2021 169,443 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to L A V VALVE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 161,143 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 161,084 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to L A v valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded L A V to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 143,713 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 143,699 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 135,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at front of front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at front of front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' lower offside (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 124,060 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 124,058 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 112,092 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 100,959 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 90,436 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 81,516 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 720,621 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 64,075 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 55,507 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 46,896 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 38,869 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 29,634 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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FJ04 VEP is a 2004 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FJ04 VEP, 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 FJ04 VEP registered?

FJ04 VEP is a 2004 Mazda B Series, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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