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YJ53 SDW

2004 Mazda B Series

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

78,314 mi
Last recorded78,314 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Mazda B Series81,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 SDW
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 78,314 miles

number plate lights dim

Fail 6 Oct 2015 78,314 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

number plate lights dim

Pass 6 Oct 2014 71,359 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 63,360 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2012 56,167 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 56,167 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 48,961 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 48,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 44,180 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 44,180 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2009 37,523 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 37,479 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 29,318 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 23,607 miles

Nearside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

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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YJ53 SDW is a 2004 Mazda B Series in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YJ53 SDW, 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 YJ53 SDW registered?

YJ53 SDW is a 2004 Mazda B Series, first registered on 13 February 2004.

Is YJ53 SDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ53 SDW shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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