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S60 SJU

2004 Mazda B Series

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,697 mi
Last recorded117,697 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda B Series81,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS60 SJU
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 117,697 miles

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

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

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise chassis rusty

advise condition of exhaust

advise floor pans rusty

Pass 25 Oct 2024 114,997 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise condition of exhaust

advise underside of vehicle rusty

Fail 25 Oct 2024 114,997 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

advise underside of vehicle rusty

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise condition of exhaust

Pass 8 Nov 2023 111,387 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise chassis and floor pans rusty

advise condition of exhaust

Pass 26 Oct 2022 108,632 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan[welded from inside] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise chassis and under body rusty

advise condition of exhaust

Pass 28 Oct 2021 104,740 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

advise chassis and body rusty

advise condition of exhaust

Fail 22 Oct 2021 104,739 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit loom (4.11 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

advise chassis and body rusty

advise condition of exhaust

Pass 15 Oct 2020 102,028 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff casing leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

advise condition of exhaust

Pass 18 Apr 2019 97,382 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 93,664 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 93,569 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 May 2017 88,735 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 May 2017 88,735 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 73,264 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 64,117 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 64,117 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 58,244 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear exhaust box strap broken

Pass 29 Apr 2013 51,112 miles

n/s/f tyre inner sidewall damaged

Fail 26 Apr 2013 51,062 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/f tyre inner sidewall damaged

Pass 2 May 2012 45,794 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 40,834 miles

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

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)

both rear tyres perishing

drive belts noisy

offside front brake slightly binding

Fail 17 Jun 2010 40,834 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

both rear tyres perishing

drive belts noisy

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 11 Jun 2009 32,604 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 24,941 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 24,894 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 18,691 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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S60 SJU is a 2004 Mazda B Series in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S60 SJU, 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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What year was S60 SJU registered?

S60 SJU is a 2004 Mazda B Series, first registered on 25 September 2004.

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