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SL04 YBS

2004 Mazda B Series

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

142,737 mi
Last recorded142,737 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda B Series81,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL04 YBS
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 142,737 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 138,210 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear axle brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2022 137,306 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve to rear flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (to load valve) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (to load valve) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 131,618 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust box mount broken

Pass 24 Jun 2020 124,403 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes above the rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective ends. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 123,712 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 122,114 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 118,150 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 114,641 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 114,641 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 88,629 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 77,205 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 66,793 miles

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

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

advise small cuts in all tyres

Pass 27 Mar 2010 66,793 miles

advise small cuts in all tyres

Pass 27 Mar 2009 53,672 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 41,657 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 32,378 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 32,370 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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SL04 YBS is a 2004 Mazda B Series in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SL04 YBS, 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 SL04 YBS registered?

SL04 YBS is a 2004 Mazda B Series, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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