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RL53 PPL

2004 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

145,221 mi
Last recorded145,221 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda B Series81,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL53 PPL
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 145,221 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 145,221 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 139,395 miles

Rear Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 May 2015 119,748 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 102,345 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 95,268 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 88,154 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 83,370 miles

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

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

silencer mounting bracket broken but exhaust adequately supported.

Pass 3 May 2011 83,370 miles

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

silencer mounting bracket broken but exhaust adequately supported.

Pass 8 Apr 2010 78,294 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 78,294 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 73,361 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 66,514 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 45,864 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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RL53 PPL is a 2004 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RL53 PPL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RL53 PPL registered?

RL53 PPL is a 2004 Mazda B Series, first registered on 10 February 2004.

Is RL53 PPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL53 PPL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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