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SM04 BUV

2004 Mazda MPV

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,700 mi
Last recorded99,700 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda MPV80,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM04 BUV
MakeMazda
ModelMPV
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 99,700 miles

Body has slight corrosion floor and inner sill areas (6.1.B.2)

offside front tyre wearing low on inside edge

Fail 9 Nov 2016 99,696 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion floor and inner sill areas (6.1.B.2)

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

offside front tyre wearing low on inside edge

Pass 11 Nov 2015 94,147 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres perrishing

Fail 10 Nov 2015 94,143 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres perrishing

Pass 14 Oct 2014 88,101 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust system corroded

general surface corrosion to body under vehicle

various front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2014 88,055 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust system corroded

general surface corrosion to body under vehicle

various front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2013 82,369 miles

Exhaust system corroded

General surface corrosion under vehicle

Fail 30 Oct 2013 82,343 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust system corroded

General surface corrosion under vehicle

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 74,938 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 74,934 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 63,656 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 49,934 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 41,180 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 32,512 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 25,169 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 18,428 miles

3 rear passenger seats available at time of test.

How Reliable is the Mazda MPV?

Based on 44,611 MOT tests across 3,157 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
6,780
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,157
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,975
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,401
position lamp(s) not working 1,305
Registration plate lamp not working 1,115
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 982
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SM04 BUV is a 2004 Mazda MPV in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2004 Mazda MPV models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 80,996 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MPV fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,975 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM04 BUV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MPV typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 22 years old, this Mazda MPV is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SM04 BUV registered?

SM04 BUV is a 2004 Mazda MPV, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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