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FY54 FZU

2004 Mazda B Series

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,446 mi
Last recorded127,446 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda B Series81,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 FZU
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 127,446 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 125,676 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 125,668 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail near leaf spring front mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 124,141 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 119,517 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 114,853 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ALL ()

Pass 11 Mar 2019 107,799 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 101,945 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 98,223 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 98,215 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 92,352 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2013 84,260 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 1 Aug 2012 73,896 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 73,896 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 65,072 miles

brake pipes greased

exhaust corroded slightly

Pass 2 Oct 2009 60,003 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 60,003 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 48,325 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 36,103 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 36,103 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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FY54 FZU is a 2004 Mazda B Series in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FY54 FZU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY54 FZU registered?

FY54 FZU is a 2004 Mazda B Series, first registered on 28 September 2004.

Is FY54 FZU safe to buy?

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