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YS04 LLU

2004 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

182,903 mi
Last recorded182,903 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda B Series81,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS04 LLU
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 182,903 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill by 2nd front mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill by 2nd front mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 173,774 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 173,758 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 164,430 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security 1st and second mountings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play idler arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play pit man arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 152,844 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear, offside rear, up to rear hose, both front to rear, up to offside front hose, up to nearside front hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 152,825 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear, offside rear, up to rear hose, both front to rear, up to offside front hose, up to nearside front hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 145,781 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 135,891 miles

Battery no fixing strap fitted

Both wiper blades very poor ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Fail 4 Apr 2017 135,889 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wheel arch trim brackets protruding (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery no fixing strap fitted

Both wiper blades very poor ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Pass 7 Apr 2016 130,821 miles

Offside Front nail in tyre

Fail 7 Apr 2016 130,795 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault n/s front wire broken (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate incorrect incorrect place (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front nail in tyre

Fail 24 Apr 2015 130,378 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 13 May 2014 122,273 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 122,059 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2013 109,573 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2013 109,172 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 94,490 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 93,879 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 82,243 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Apr 2011 82,011 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 71,927 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Apr 2010 71,897 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 May 2009 61,935 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 50,833 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 50,286 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 39,327 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust silencer support band corroded

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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YS04 LLU is a 2004 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 YS04 LLU, 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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YS04 LLU is a 2004 Mazda B Series, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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