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SW53 KWZ

2004 Mazda B Series

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

111,764 mi
Last recorded111,764 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 Mazda B Series81,803 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW53 KWZ
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2014 111,764 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

o/s front wing has damage around wheelarch but no sharp edges

rear diff leaking oil from flange seal

showing slight white smoke on tick over

Fail 15 Aug 2014 111,764 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

o/s front wing has damage around wheelarch but no sharp edges

rear diff leaking oil from flange seal

showing slight white smoke on tick over

Pass 7 Jun 2013 88,758 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

o/s front door check strap not secured

Fail 31 May 2013 88,757 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

o/s front door check strap not secured

Pass 8 May 2012 86,590 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 81,485 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 81,485 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 13 May 2010 73,545 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 67,245 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 67,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 59,072 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 59,050 miles

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 Feb 2007 48,447 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 48,447 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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SW53 KWZ is a 2004 Mazda B Series in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SW53 KWZ, 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 SW53 KWZ registered?

SW53 KWZ is a 2004 Mazda B Series, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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