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FV04 DPE

2004 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

87,159 mi
Last recorded87,159 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda B Series81,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 DPE
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 87,159 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 87,157 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))

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 73,550 miles

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

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

corrosion to front panel

Pass 16 Aug 2016 61,853 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 49,586 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 49,586 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 46,481 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2014 46,481 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 45,540 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 45,540 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 43,982 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 42,313 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 38,611 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2010 38,611 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 35,719 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2009 35,719 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 28,808 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 22,304 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 22,304 miles

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

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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FV04 DPE is a 2004 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FV04 DPE, 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 FV04 DPE registered?

FV04 DPE is a 2004 Mazda B Series, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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