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OY54 NMJ

2004 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

179,175 mi
Last recorded179,175 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda B Series81,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY54 NMJ
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2020 179,175 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2020 179,175 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 176,888 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front upper arm inner front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 176,888 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front upper arm inner front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 170,846 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 163,547 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 163,544 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 144,265 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Sep 2016 144,262 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Sep 2015 127,380 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2015 127,380 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Prop shaft rear joint has excessive movement

Fail 18 Sep 2014 109,386 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 109,386 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 90,317 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 68,372 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 66,643 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 60,266 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 54,051 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 40,246 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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OY54 NMJ is a 2004 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OY54 NMJ, 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 OY54 NMJ registered?

OY54 NMJ is a 2004 Mazda B Series, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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