MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,777 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced above spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
chassis heavily corroded
front bumper slightly insecure
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
chassis heavily corroded
front bumper slightly insecure
Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
Power steering pipe/hose modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.5 (f) (i))
Underside of bonnet corroded
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Power steering pipe/hose leaking At front, behind metal gausrd (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged splits in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.5 (f) (i))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Underside of bonnet corroded
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
front and rear chassis corroded
front bottom arms and rear springs corroded
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both front bottom (2.7.4)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
both bottom arms corrded and rear springs
front and rear chassis corroded
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Oil leak ()
Central Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken. (7.1.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken. (7.1.1)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Oil leak ()
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside and offside front inner steering joints have slight play.
Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
slight play in steering box
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
full exhaust system deteriorated
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
all brake pipes corrodied
slight play in steering box
Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
How Reliable is the Mazda B Series?
Based on 136,422 MOT tests across 9,870 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SB53 BYW is a 2004 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 SB53 BYW, 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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SB53 BYW is a 2004 Mazda B Series, first registered on 26 January 2004.
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