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OV04 CBY

2004 Mazda B Series

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

143,441 mi
Last recorded143,441 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda B Series81,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 CBY
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 143,441 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AROUND BRAKE VALVE (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 139,739 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule most (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated most (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most.... (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

aims slightly faded

front floors and inner arches corroding!

rust and corrosion in various places

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 2 Oct 2023 135,670 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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))

front inner arches & front floors corroded

rust & corrosion in various places

wiper blades in a poor condition

Pass 20 Sep 2022 132,472 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

all rear leaf spring shackle bushes worn & slight play

rust & corrosion in various places & o/s/f floor corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2021 127,769 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe by side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 122,421 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 122,421 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 121,593 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2019 121,593 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp likely to become detached insecure (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 119,719 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 117,911 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 115,775 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 112,076 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 108,315 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2013 103,877 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 103,877 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 98,490 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 92,425 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 81,666 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 55,729 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 55,761 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 1 May 2007 37,349 miles

exhaust center box mount bracket corroded/weak

o/s/r light has red tape to cracked lense

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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OV04 CBY is a 2004 Mazda B Series in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 OV04 CBY, 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 OV04 CBY registered?

OV04 CBY is a 2004 Mazda B Series, first registered on 30 April 2004.

Is OV04 CBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV04 CBY shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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