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NC53 HHF

2004 Mazda B Series

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,935 mi
Last recorded135,935 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda B Series81,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC53 HHF
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 135,935 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 135,935 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside front inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 131,364 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Fail 23 Dec 2019 131,315 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill marked in yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 123,064 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 116,830 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both front d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All rear around compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 2 Jan 2018 116,830 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated Top slider (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both front d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All rear around compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 109,910 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 109,910 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 104,877 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 101,642 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2014 101,642 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 97,237 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 93,994 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 6 Jan 2012 90,029 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 21 Dec 2011 90,029 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 31 Dec 2010 83,715 miles

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

Spare tyre low on tread

Fail 20 Dec 2010 83,711 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Spare tyre low on tread

Pass 23 Dec 2009 77,352 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 77,204 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nsf tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Jan 2009 68,665 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 68,665 miles

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 65,200 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 53,829 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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NC53 HHF is a 2004 Mazda B Series in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NC53 HHF, 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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NC53 HHF is a 2004 Mazda B Series, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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