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FX04 YBE

2004 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

146,975 mi
Last recorded146,975 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda B Series81,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX04 YBE
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 146,975 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering idler ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Indicator lense slightly damaged

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power steering box has slight weep (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 146,859 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play at idler (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play at steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 136,927 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 127,523 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 127,523 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 114,683 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 103,424 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 100,904 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 100,904 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 89,649 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 78,492 miles

both brake pipes along side fuel tank corroded and in need of treatment

both rear leaf spring eye bushes worn

slight front brake inbalance

Pass 13 Apr 2011 67,962 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2010 63,249 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front brakes slightly binding

both front disc's have surface corrosion on inner face

Pass 30 Jun 2010 63,249 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front brakes slightly binding

both front disc's have surface corrosion on inner face

Pass 30 Jun 2009 58,497 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 45,597 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 18,699 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 YBE is a 2004 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 FX04 YBE, 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 YBE is a 2004 Mazda B Series, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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