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YR54 VKM

2004 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

41,764 mi
Last recorded41,764 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda B Series81,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR54 VKM
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 41,764 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 41,764 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2024 41,400 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 40,193 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 39,664 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 38,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 37,965 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 37,965 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 36,574 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 35,567 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 33,801 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 32,317 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust brackets breaking and corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2015 29,721 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 27,426 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 23,863 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 20,782 miles

o/s running board front cover missing

Pass 15 Jul 2011 17,654 miles

slight bounce on shockers

Pass 15 Jul 2010 12,763 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 12,409 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 11,450 miles

offside front tyre has a inner tube fitted to a tubeless tyre..

Fail 30 Jul 2008 11,445 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre has a inner tube fitted to a tubeless tyre..

Pass 3 Dec 2007 8,631 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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YR54 VKM is a 2004 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 YR54 VKM, 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 YR54 VKM registered?

YR54 VKM is a 2004 Mazda B Series, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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The MOT history for YR54 VKM shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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