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LY04 BMU

2004 Mazda MPV

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

122,240 mi
Last recorded122,240 miles
Recorded on24 May 2012
Typical for 2004 Mazda MPV80,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY04 BMU
MakeMazda
ModelMPV
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2012 122,240 miles

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Fail 24 May 2012 122,240 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 111,801 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 111,790 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 95,708 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 94,675 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge.

o/s/ front drive shaft boot split inner.

Fail 2 Jul 2010 94,668 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge.

o/s/ front drive shaft boot split inner.

Pass 27 Apr 2009 82,181 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2008 65,600 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front bumper damaged

small crack front number plate

Pass 24 Apr 2008 65,600 miles

front bumper damaged

small crack front number plate

Pass 21 Apr 2007 49,238 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 49,233 miles

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

How Reliable is the Mazda MPV?

Based on 44,611 MOT tests across 3,157 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
6,780
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,157
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,975
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,401
position lamp(s) not working 1,305
Registration plate lamp not working 1,115
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 982
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LY04 BMU is a 2004 Mazda MPV in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2004 Mazda MPV models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 80,996 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 MPV fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,975 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LY04 BMU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MPV typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 22 years old, this Mazda MPV is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LY04 BMU registered?

LY04 BMU is a 2004 Mazda MPV, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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