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SY54 VWE

2004 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

75,068 mi
Last recorded75,068 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda B Series81,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY54 VWE
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2018 75,068 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced behind fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 69,003 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 69,003 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 62,943 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 62,943 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 55,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 55,448 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 50,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 50,124 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 45,485 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 45,485 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 40,832 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 39,615 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 30,142 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 VWE is a 2004 Mazda B Series in Silver 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 SY54 VWE, 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 SY54 VWE registered?

SY54 VWE is a 2004 Mazda B Series, first registered on 28 September 2004.

Is SY54 VWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY54 VWE shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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