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P50 RVP

2004 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

156,362 mi
Last recorded156,362 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda B Series81,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP50 RVP
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 156,362 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule also rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear bumper damaged

corrosion underside vehicle - chassis . rear bed, front crossmember

Fail 10 Mar 2026 156,357 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule also rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear bumper damaged

corrosion underside vehicle - chassis . rear bed, front crossmember

Pass 3 Mar 2025 152,392 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear bumper damage

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

general corrosion undersice vehicle

Pass 28 Feb 2024 147,852 miles

Headlamp beam images poor (lenses misty)

Impact damage to rear bumper

O/S/F tyre worn smooth on inner shoulder

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 147,852 miles

Headlamp beam images poor (lenses misty)

Impact damage to rear bumper

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

O/S/F tyre worn smooth on inner shoulder

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 143,514 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front x member corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2023 143,514 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front x member corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2022 139,447 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

front x member corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2022 139,447 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

front x member corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2021 134,230 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Spare tyre defective

Pass 4 Mar 2020 128,851 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 128,851 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

front x member corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2019 123,405 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 123,405 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 117,335 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 117,335 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 111,064 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 105,416 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 100,605 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 91,931 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 91,931 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 86,236 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 79,352 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 79,352 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Fail 14 Mar 2011 73,756 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 73,756 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 66,326 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 9 Mar 2009 57,793 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 57,793 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 50,751 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 44,163 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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P50 RVP is a 2004 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 P50 RVP, 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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P50 RVP is a 2004 Mazda B Series, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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