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VE04 VAX

2004 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

231,149 mi
Last recorded231,149 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda B Series81,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE04 VAX
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 231,149 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear down the side of the tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 May 2018 229,452 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 229,452 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 228,157 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 223,612 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 219,724 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 214,944 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 206,239 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 6 Feb 2013 206,239 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2011 184,973 miles

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

front number plate deteriorated but is unlikely to be misread

n/s/r tail light cracked but no white light omitted

Fail 17 May 2011 184,973 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front number plate deteriorated but is unlikely to be misread

n/s/r tail light cracked but no white light omitted

Pass 18 May 2010 153,631 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 May 2010 153,276 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 May 2009 121,627 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 22 May 2009 121,627 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 May 2008 89,927 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 89,927 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2007 64,112 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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VE04 VAX is a 2004 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VE04 VAX, 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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VE04 VAX is a 2004 Mazda B Series, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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