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PJ53 HDV

2004 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

161,608 mi
Last recorded161,608 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda B Series81,803 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 HDV
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 161,608 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

rh rear lamp lense broken but not showing white light

Fail 18 Oct 2016 161,603 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Braking system leaking pipe above tank (3.6.A.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket corroded & silencer bracket broken (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe leaking front to rear (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired hose bracket insecure (3.6.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

rh rear lamp lense broken but not showing white light

Pass 2 Nov 2015 159,661 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 159,661 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 157,470 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 144,272 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 144,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 133,849 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 133,849 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 105,185 miles

has damage to rear and o/s/ front wing

Fail 10 Dec 2010 104,539 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

has damage to rear and o/s/ front wing

Pass 17 Dec 2009 77,307 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 77,307 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 May 2008 47,165 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 May 2008 47,165 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 36,486 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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PJ53 HDV is a 2004 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 PJ53 HDV, 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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PJ53 HDV is a 2004 Mazda B Series, first registered on 13 January 2004.

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