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PN54 YLF

2004 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

110,725 mi
Last recorded110,725 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda B Series81,803 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN54 YLF
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2025 110,725 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced fuel tank cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member above spare wheel between chassis legs within suspension spring mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Central Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor areas corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front inner wing areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2024 109,676 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose cross member corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Fuel tank slightly loose guard corroded around fixing points (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mounts corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mounts corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective drivers (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis in multiple areas corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member above spare heavily corroded but not considered excessivly weakened (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 May 2024 109,676 miles

Exhaust system insecure silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering component leaking cooler pipe area leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Fuel tank slightly loose cross member corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Fuel tank slightly loose guard corroded around fixing points (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mounts corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mounts corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective drivers (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis in multiple areas corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member above spare heavily corroded but not considered excessivly weakened (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 108,697 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

front inner panal corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2023 108,686 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

front inner panal corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2022 107,040 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Brake Hose Ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Body Crossmember Corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Body Crossmember Corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Damaged (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Crossmember/Spare Wheel Support Member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2022 107,022 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced Bulb Incorrectly Fitted (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Brake Hose Ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Body Crossmember Corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Body Crossmember Corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour Too Bright, Bulb incorrectly Fitted (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Damaged (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Crossmember/Spare Wheel Support Member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 104,443 miles

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

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

underside corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2020 104,443 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

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

underside corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2019 102,378 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 100,069 miles

chassis has surface corrosion

Fail 30 Oct 2018 100,067 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

chassis has surface corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2017 99,171 miles

slight corrosion to chassis and some brake components

Fail 31 Oct 2017 99,171 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight corrosion to chassis and some brake components

Pass 28 Oct 2016 97,553 miles

Smoke Emissions Close to Limit

Fail 25 Oct 2016 97,552 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Smoke Emissions Close to Limit

Pass 26 Oct 2015 95,811 miles

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

exhaust silencer clamp corroded

offside front brake slightly binding

Fail 22 Oct 2015 95,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

exhaust silencer clamp corroded

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 22 Sep 2014 94,072 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 94,072 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 87,581 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 87,581 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 80,039 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 80,039 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 72,640 miles

Battery insecure

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 71,548 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 67,590 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 63,291 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Feb 2008 58,323 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 58,323 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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PN54 YLF is a 2004 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 PN54 YLF, 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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PN54 YLF is a 2004 Mazda B Series, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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