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YU53 UMO

2004 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,892 mi
Last recorded129,892 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda B Series81,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU53 UMO
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 129,892 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 128,088 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 127,811 miles

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

General age related corrosion throughout body and components

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from load valve to rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 127,398 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 126,825 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 125,857 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

chassis , suspension,brake pipes and steering compounds showing signs of corrosion

Pass 28 Nov 2019 124,281 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 123,069 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 121,181 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2018 121,154 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached nut missing of top mount (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 117,582 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 10 Jun 2017 117,516 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear main. both x2 (chalked up) (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 11,932 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Jul 2016 11,932 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 106,128 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 106,128 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 102,049 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 95,373 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 95,373 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 82,235 miles

Front sections of front to rears getting corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2011 73,558 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 61,683 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 49,389 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 37,821 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 24,489 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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YU53 UMO is a 2004 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YU53 UMO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YU53 UMO registered?

YU53 UMO is a 2004 Mazda B Series, first registered on 5 February 2004.

Is YU53 UMO safe to buy?

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