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SY04 XBE

2004 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,755 mi
Last recorded120,755 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2013
Typical for 2004 Mazda B Series81,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY04 XBE
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2013 120,755 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2013 120,750 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 101,528 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Propshaft component defective

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

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 85,161 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2011 85,158 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 69,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 55,095 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2009 55,092 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 52,676 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 52,458 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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SY04 XBE is a 2004 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 SY04 XBE, 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 SY04 XBE registered?

SY04 XBE is a 2004 Mazda B Series, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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