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SX04 FZC

2004 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

82,629 mi
Last recorded82,629 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda B Series81,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX04 FZC
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 82,629 miles

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

front body xmember badly corroded near body mountings

slight damage to windscreen not effecting the view ahead

Fail 14 Sep 2016 82,624 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

front xmember badly corroded near body mountings

slight damage to windscreen not affecting the view ahead

Pass 16 Sep 2015 75,749 miles

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

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

front body x member badly corroded at body mountings

Fail 9 Sep 2015 75,731 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play steering idler (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

front body x member badly corroded at body mountings

Pass 10 Sep 2014 70,719 miles

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

front xmember badly corroded outside prescribed area

intercooler leaking

Fail 26 Aug 2014 70,711 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust mounting broken

front xmember badly corroded outwith prescribed area

intercooler leaking

nearside front brake dragging slightly

oil filter leaking

Fail 29 Aug 2013 63,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 63,090 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 52,535 miles

front pannel corroded outwith prescribed area

Fail 23 Aug 2012 52,535 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front pannel corroded outwith prescribed area

front prop. shaft u.j worn

rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 18 Aug 2011 45,165 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front body crossmember corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2011 45,165 miles

front body crossmember corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2010 36,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 36,118 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 29,931 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 29,901 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 24,746 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 18,207 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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SX04 FZC is a 2004 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SX04 FZC, 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 SX04 FZC registered?

SX04 FZC is a 2004 Mazda B Series, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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