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PY04 BWJ

2004 Mazda B Series

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

147,316 mi
Last recorded147,316 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda B Series81,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY04 BWJ
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 147,316 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 139,744 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 139,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 131,805 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2015 131,796 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 124,988 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 108,919 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 99,995 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 99,985 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 92,997 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 92,981 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise cleaning and protecting all brake pipes

Pass 31 Mar 2010 82,511 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 82,482 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 71,306 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 61,941 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 49,262 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 49,262 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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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PY04 BWJ is a 2004 Mazda B Series in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PY04 BWJ, 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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PY04 BWJ is a 2004 Mazda B Series, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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