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SW04 LKU

2004 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,895 mi
Last recorded122,895 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda B Series81,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW04 LKU
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 122,895 miles

underside corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2018 117,147 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Underbody slightly corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2018 117,143 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside 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)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Underbody slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2016 102,868 miles

Brake pipes obscured from view

Front brake pads obscured from view

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre cracked

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Underbody slightly corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2015 89,461 miles

Battery tray area corroded

Body has slight corrosion

Chip in windscreen

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear differential leaking

Underbody (chassis) corrosion

Pass 13 Feb 2014 75,263 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 75,263 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 74,897 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 74,897 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 70,491 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 70,491 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 48,740 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2008 48,740 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 37,526 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 37,526 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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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SW04 LKU 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 SW04 LKU, 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 SW04 LKU registered?

SW04 LKU is a 2004 Mazda B Series, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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