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SV04 CZU

2004 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

122,032 mi
Last recorded122,032 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda B Series81,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV04 CZU
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2022 122,032 miles

Chassis undersealed

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear exhaust hanger broken off

Pass 15 Nov 2020 116,122 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2020 116,122 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 92,629 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2019 92,629 miles

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 92,507 miles

Emissions not tested due to broken exhaust. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body component insecure body moldings (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced forward end of rear spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Body component insecure body moldings (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced forward end of rear spring. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 85,544 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre is cracked and perished

Nearside Rear tyre is cracked and perished

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre is cracked and perished

Offside Rear tyre is cracked and perished

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 May 2018 85,544 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre is cracked and perished

Nearside Rear tyre is cracked and perished

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre is cracked and perished

Offside Rear tyre is cracked and perished

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2017 80,645 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 74,991 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is cracked and perished

Nearside front tyre is cracked and perished

Offside Front tyre is cracked and perished

Offside Rear tyre is cracked and perished

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 74,843 miles

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

Fuel tank insecure mounting x-member corroded (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre is cracked and perished

Nearside front tyre is cracked and perished

Offside Front tyre is cracked and perished

Offside Rear tyre is cracked and perished

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 68,320 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 68,320 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 61,837 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 56,326 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 56,206 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 50,044 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 49,962 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 46,530 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 46,352 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 40,665 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 40,665 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 33,441 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 33,441 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 27,242 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 20,176 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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SV04 CZU is a 2004 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 SV04 CZU, 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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SV04 CZU is a 2004 Mazda B Series, first registered on 1 August 2004.

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