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FV04 PHJ

2004 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,757 mi
Last recorded121,757 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda B Series81,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 PHJ
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 121,757 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 121,757 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 111,447 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 100,909 miles

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

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

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 9 May 2017 96,802 miles

Offside Rear light cluster smashed

Pass 27 Apr 2016 87,641 miles

Offside Rear light cluster broken and holed

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front wings corroded and hole, not leaving sharp edges exposed with wheel arches close

Fail 27 Apr 2016 87,639 miles

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

Offside Rear light cluster broken and holed

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front wings corroded and hole, not leaving sharp edges exposed with wheel arches close

Pass 7 May 2015 78,441 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front wings damaged and corroded

o/s/r light cluster broken

Fail 7 May 2015 78,441 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front wings damaged and corroded

o/s/r light cluster broken

Fail 6 May 2014 70,814 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front shockers are getting weak

o/s rear light cluster broken

rear shackle bushes worn and perished

rear shcker dust covers corroded

Pass 6 May 2014 70,814 miles

front shockers are getting weak

o/s rear light cluster broken

rear shackle bushes worn and perished

rear shcker dust covers corroded

Pass 7 May 2013 62,803 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 7 May 2013 62,803 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 56,356 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 18 Apr 2012 56,356 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 46,116 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 36,405 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 30,743 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 25,749 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 21,517 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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FV04 PHJ is a 2004 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2004 Mazda B Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 81,803 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FV04 PHJ, 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 PHJ registered?

FV04 PHJ is a 2004 Mazda B Series, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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