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YG53 UHU

2004 Mazda B Series

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

169,467 mi
Last recorded169,467 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda B Series81,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 UHU
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 169,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 168,748 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 168,054 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 167,396 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 166,599 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 164,985 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 164,985 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 163,259 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2018 163,257 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 159,992 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 145,946 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 145,946 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working Offside (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 132,170 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 120,638 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 102,810 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 89,529 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 89,529 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 75,138 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 75,134 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 60,181 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 60,169 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 47,462 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 47,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 33,028 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 18,598 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 18,598 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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YG53 UHU is a 2004 Mazda B Series in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YG53 UHU, 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 YG53 UHU registered?

YG53 UHU is a 2004 Mazda B Series, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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