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SY54 NUV

2004 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

101,071 mi
Last recorded101,071 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda B Series81,803 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY54 NUV
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 101,071 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 101,071 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 96,199 miles

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

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

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

Propshaft universal joint worn x3 ()

Pass 13 Feb 2017 91,458 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2017 91,458 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play steering idler on to chassie leg (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced inner bushes (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering behind diesel tank (6.1.A.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

front propshaft rearjoint worn

Fail 17 Aug 2016 89,082 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

slight play in steering box

Pass 21 Aug 2015 83,281 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 78,633 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres worn to outside

sparewheel puntured

Fail 9 Oct 2014 78,631 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

bonnet front clips brocken

both front tyres worn to outside

sparewheel puntured

Pass 4 Oct 2013 74,849 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 74,849 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 66,180 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 66,180 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

tow bar wiring plug insecure & faulty

Pass 10 Sep 2011 57,893 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 57,893 miles

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

o/s front wheelbearing worn

Pass 31 Aug 2010 49,810 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 49,810 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 41,486 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 41,486 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 32,467 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 22,519 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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SY54 NUV is a 2004 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 SY54 NUV, 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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SY54 NUV is a 2004 Mazda B Series, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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