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FX04 YAU

2004 Mazda B Series

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

149,453 mi
Last recorded149,453 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda B Series81,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX04 YAU
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2023 149,453 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from load valve to rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to load valve ends excess corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to load valve ends excess corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail from load valve to rear brakes (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring missing and directional control affected one broken and one leaf missing (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front wings\ bumpers corroded and gaffa taped in place

Nearside Rear lamp damaged and taped up

Rear wings corroded and gaffa taped in place

under side of vehicle getting heavy rust to chassis etc

Pass 5 Oct 2022 145,436 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides nsf and osf (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front both n\s and o\s corrosion to bumpers\wing areas taped up

Rear rear body corroded front and rear wheel archs taped up

corrosion to underside of vehicle chassis and suspension components

Pass 7 Oct 2021 141,455 miles

Front bumpers corroded damage to them tape on them

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear lamp slight damage tape on it

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes to load valve corroded (1.1.11 (c))

all wings corroded have tape covering up corrosion

underside of vehicle getting rusty/ corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2021 141,445 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front bumpers corroded damage to them tape on them

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear lamp slight damage tape on it

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes to load valve corroded (1.1.11 (c))

all wings corroded have tape covering up corrosion

underside of vehicle getting rusty/ corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2020 137,344 miles

Front wings / archs corroded

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced damaged/ taped (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear wings / archs corroded

general rusty areas to vehicle structural sound

Pass 10 Oct 2019 133,384 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion rusting front and rear wings

Fail 3 Oct 2019 133,321 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion rusting front and rear wings

Pass 3 Oct 2018 129,847 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 129,847 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 126,374 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 122,860 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

spare tyre defective

Fail 3 Oct 2016 122,687 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 7 Oct 2015 118,938 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 118,938 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 115,119 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 115,119 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

rusty areas to all underside surface only

Pass 10 Oct 2013 112,664 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 112,663 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 109,886 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 100,994 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 100,994 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 95,755 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2010 95,656 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 90,655 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 68,087 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 49,557 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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FX04 YAU is a 2004 Mazda B Series in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FX04 YAU, 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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FX04 YAU is a 2004 Mazda B Series, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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