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SC53 GLV

2004 Mazda B Series

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

150,120 mi
Last recorded150,120 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda B Series81,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC53 GLV
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 150,120 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 143,276 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2015 143,276 miles

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

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 131,531 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 131,531 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 121,196 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 121,196 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 112,170 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Feb 2012 112,170 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 102,863 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Jan 2011 102,863 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 93,338 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 93,338 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 84,626 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 84,626 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 75,715 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2008 75,586 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 60,719 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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SC53 GLV is a 2004 Mazda B Series in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 SC53 GLV, 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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SC53 GLV is a 2004 Mazda B Series, first registered on 12 January 2004.

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