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PA04 XLN

2004 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

139,453 mi
Last recorded139,453 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda B Series81,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA04 XLN
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 139,453 miles

Front Bumper corroded and rough edges taped

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2025 139,443 miles

Prop shaft joint excessively worn Rear joint on front prop-shaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Bumper corroded and rough edges taped

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 135,074 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 135,066 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn excessive movement appears loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn excessive movement appears loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 130,084 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 130,078 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 126,028 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 126,022 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 123,398 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 123,392 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Two inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to back pipe into compensator valve (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2020 119,565 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play drop arm balljoint from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle dirty

Fail 15 Dec 2020 119,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play drop arm balljoint from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle dirty

Pass 10 Dec 2019 115,655 miles

Underside of vehicle dirty

Fail 6 Dec 2019 113,647 miles

Brake performance not tested Brake Pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Towbar safety device not operating correctly towbar pin insecure, clip missing (6.1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system load valve pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Underside of vehicle dirty

Pass 20 Dec 2018 112,064 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 112,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted and o/s (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 108,538 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 97,160 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear pipes at compensator (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2016 96,817 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear pipes at compensator (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 84,178 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 84,075 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 73,311 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 65,641 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 57,086 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 45,512 miles

nearside front tyre cracking

nearside rear tyre cracking

offaside rear tyre cracking

Fail 15 Dec 2011 45,512 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside front tyre cracking

nearside rear tyre cracking

offaside rear tyre cracking

Pass 22 Dec 2010 43,096 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2010 43,096 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 40,538 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 38,591 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 38,591 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Nov 2007 34,353 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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PA04 XLN is a 2004 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 PA04 XLN, 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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PA04 XLN is a 2004 Mazda B Series, first registered on 19 August 2004.

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