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SG54 TLN

2004 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

129,563 mi
Last recorded129,563 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda B Series81,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG54 TLN
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 129,563 miles

Nearside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

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

damage on bonnet

Fail 15 Nov 2018 129,563 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

damage on bonnet

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 128,785 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering idler (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front corrosion on inner wing

damage on bonnet

Pass 8 Nov 2017 118,184 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play idler arm /box (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

travel on brake peddle

Fail 27 Oct 2017 118,128 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play idler arm /box (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

travel on brake peddle

Pass 28 Oct 2016 105,733 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Fail 25 Oct 2016 105,723 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Pass 21 Oct 2015 96,938 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2015 96,938 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 90,541 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

near side wiper blade split

Fail 16 Sep 2014 90,521 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

near side wiper blade split

Pass 14 Feb 2013 79,270 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2013 79,059 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 72,007 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 72,007 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 68,373 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 62,800 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 59,805 miles

all metal brake pipes have coating of copper greese

nearside rear view mirror has small crack

Pass 30 Jan 2008 55,658 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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SG54 TLN is a 2004 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SG54 TLN, 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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SG54 TLN is a 2004 Mazda B Series, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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