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NC04 VLB

2004 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,563 mi
Last recorded114,563 miles
Recorded on3 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda B Series81,803 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC04 VLB
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2022 114,563 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 112,896 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 May 2021 112,891 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 May 2020 111,509 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 109,939 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 108,761 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 107,639 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside sill back corroded

some exhaust supports broken but exhaust still surported

Pass 9 May 2016 105,968 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

all road wheels corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 8 May 2015 103,558 miles

both front and off side rear wheel arch rusty

off side and near side sill backs corrdedbut not to excess

Pass 22 May 2014 101,849 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 101,813 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 14 May 2013 100,178 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 96,966 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 93,959 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 May 2011 93,948 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear bumper damaged

Pass 21 May 2010 86,853 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 74,153 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 62,689 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 62,689 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2007 48,355 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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NC04 VLB is a 2004 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NC04 VLB, 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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NC04 VLB is a 2004 Mazda B Series, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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