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GJ54 BVZ

2004 Mazda B Series

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

107,053 mi
Last recorded107,053 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda B Series81,803 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 BVZ
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 107,053 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 105,647 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 105,181 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 104,641 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 104,110 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 104,107 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2018 103,233 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 100,321 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 100,159 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 94,908 miles

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

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

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

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

nsf brake binding slightly

Fail 29 Sep 2016 94,908 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

nsf brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Oct 2015 91,151 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2015 91,151 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2014 87,825 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2014 87,825 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2013 79,438 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 79,438 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 72,206 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 72,206 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 62,605 miles

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

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

ns door mirror cracked

Fail 21 Sep 2011 62,600 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

ns door mirror cracked

Pass 23 Sep 2010 52,927 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2010 52,927 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 43,528 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 17 Sep 2009 43,528 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 18 Sep 2008 35,451 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 26,940 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 26,843 miles

Centre Rear 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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GJ54 BVZ is a 2004 Mazda B Series in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 GJ54 BVZ, 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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GJ54 BVZ is a 2004 Mazda B Series, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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