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SW54 BZX

2004 Mazda B Series

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

42,459 mi
Last recorded42,459 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda B Series81,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW54 BZX
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 42,459 miles

radiator support badly corroded,chassis heavily corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2017 42,459 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure mounting corroded to excess (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure mounting corroded to excess (2.7.2b)

radiator support badly corroded,chassis heavily corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2016 40,067 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 40,067 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 37,051 miles

Centre Front subframe excessively corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2015 37,050 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis, front of spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis, front of spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Centre Front subframe excessively corroded

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component at cooler (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 34,747 miles

cetre silencer hanger deteriorated

offside front brake has slight bind

Pass 23 May 2014 32,831 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 320,805 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 29,340 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2013 29,212 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2012 26,070 miles

various fuel pipes corroded.

various other brake pipes and hoses corroded.

Fail 7 Jun 2012 26,060 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

various fuel pipes corroded.

various other brake pipes and hoses corroded.

Pass 15 Jun 2011 23,094 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 21,737 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2010 21,640 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 18,634 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 15,302 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 14,546 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 9,419 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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SW54 BZX is a 2004 Mazda B Series in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SW54 BZX, 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 SW54 BZX registered?

SW54 BZX is a 2004 Mazda B Series, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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