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NL04 FZN

2004 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

119,258 mi
Last recorded119,258 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2013
Typical for 2004 Mazda B Series81,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL04 FZN
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2013 119,258 miles

rear belts not checked

Fail 25 Feb 2013 119,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

rear belts not checked

Pass 9 Mar 2012 106,832 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 98,326 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 98,326 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Fail 17 Feb 2011 98,193 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 88,835 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 79,484 miles

brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Fail 27 Jan 2009 79,476 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Fail 15 Feb 2008 69,503 miles

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

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

left side front bumper missing

Pass 15 Feb 2008 69,503 miles

left side front bumper missing

Pass 1 Mar 2007 58,033 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 57,879 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively 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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NL04 FZN is a 2004 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 NL04 FZN, 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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What year was NL04 FZN registered?

NL04 FZN is a 2004 Mazda B Series, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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