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FJ55 ZTU

2004 Mazda B Series

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

122,397 mi
Last recorded122,397 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda B Series81,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ55 ZTU
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 122,397 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

under body corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2020 118,004 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under body of car starting to corred

Pass 5 Dec 2019 114,517 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under body of motor starting to corred

Pass 13 Jun 2018 111,557 miles

under body of jeep starting to corred

Fail 13 Jun 2018 111,557 miles

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

under body of jeep starting to corred

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 31 May 2017 103,724 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 98,636 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 21 May 2015 92,433 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 92,433 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 86,556 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2013 81,327 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 May 2012 75,206 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 75,197 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 May 2011 69,818 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 62,949 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 57,595 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 38,430 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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FJ55 ZTU is a 2004 Mazda B Series in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FJ55 ZTU, 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 FJ55 ZTU registered?

FJ55 ZTU is a 2004 Mazda B Series, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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