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V5 BMX

2004 Mazda B Series

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

178,298 mi
Last recorded178,298 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda B Series81,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV5 BMX
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 178,298 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 171,164 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 161,217 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 161,217 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 May 2022 152,409 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 142,015 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 131,378 miles

Slight play both front wheel bearings

Front and rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2019 123,564 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 113,040 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 113,040 miles

Stop lamp not working Both sides (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 105,654 miles

Front number slight damage

Front tyres worn

Rear leaf spring/ shackle bushes worn

Pass 10 Nov 2015 98,301 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 84,411 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 70,871 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 62,152 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 53,258 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 44,895 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 34,423 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 22,656 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 22,656 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 8,603 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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V5 BMX is a 2004 Mazda B Series in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V5 BMX, 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 V5 BMX registered?

V5 BMX is a 2004 Mazda B Series, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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