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SF04 JEY

2004 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,664 mi
Last recorded116,664 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Mazda B Series81,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF04 JEY
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 116,664 miles

spare wheel loose in carrier

Fail 30 Mar 2015 116,659 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

spare wheel loose in carrier

Pass 3 Apr 2014 107,171 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 107,171 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 97,403 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 92,315 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 85,647 miles

unable to check brake pipes above fuel tank

Fail 2 Mar 2011 85,647 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

unable to check brake pipes above fuel tank

Pass 26 Jan 2010 73,745 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 73,745 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 59,951 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 59,951 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 42,814 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 42,615 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2007 42,615 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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SF04 JEY is a 2004 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SF04 JEY, 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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SF04 JEY is a 2004 Mazda B Series, first registered on 4 August 2004.

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