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FY04 WRA

2004 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

145,347 mi
Last recorded145,347 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda B Series81,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 WRA
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2018 145,347 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv gaiter perished....

Nearside Front floor corroded near body mounting....

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link 'kit bushes' ....deteriorated.... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter perished....

Rear spare wheel carrier slightly loose....(Advise to Tighten up.)

Pass 18 Jan 2018 144,882 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2018 144,881 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour faded amber bulb (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18" (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour as above.... (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre outer sill.... (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 143,772 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 141,906 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 141,903 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded TWO pipes front to rear.... (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section bolted joint sheared bolt.. (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped at inner of hub.... (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported main silencer support strap broken / part missing.. (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking pipe to compensator (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working nearside and offside.... (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

2 x brake pipe corroded along rear axle

Rear exhaust rear metal support weak....

foot brake efficiency not tested due to brake fluid leak; REF, MOT REPORT....

Fail 28 May 2015 141,227 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

centre exhaust mounting broken, but system still supported.

smoke test result may differ when exhaust is repaired.

Pass 5 Jun 2014 137,708 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre exhaust mounting broken but system still supported.

Fail 4 Jun 2014 137,708 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Inner Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre exhaust mounting broken but system still supported.

offside front brake back plate broken & jammed in wheel/brake caliper.

Pass 17 Jun 2013 131,559 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre exhaust mounting broken, but system still supported.

front to rear brake pipes corroded, beside fuel tank.

offside front body mounting, securing nut missing.

Fail 17 Jun 2013 131,559 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre exhaust mounting broken, but system still supported.

front to rear brake pipes corroded, beside fuel tank.

offside front body mounting, securing nut missing.

Pass 21 Jun 2012 126,067 miles

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

Front exhaust mount broken

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2012 126,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

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

Front exhaust mount broken

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 121,409 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2011 121,407 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 116,978 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 100,295 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 100,156 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 86,587 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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FY04 WRA is a 2004 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FY04 WRA, 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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FY04 WRA is a 2004 Mazda B Series, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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