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YY04 ZXA

2004 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

151,654 mi
Last recorded151,654 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda B Series81,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 ZXA
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 151,654 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush spring eye bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush spring eye bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 151,654 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 265/70/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush spring eye bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush spring eye bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 146,499 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 143,499 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2022 143,496 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded at load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn uj worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 139,458 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 139,447 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 137,896 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material compensator valve to rear flex (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 137,896 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material compensator valve to rear flex (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 135,702 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 126,945 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 113,868 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 104,259 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 102,560 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 102,565 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 100,420 miles

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

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

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

underbody and suspension rusty

Fail 11 Jun 2014 100,415 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

underbody and suspension rusty

Pass 7 Jun 2013 95,203 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 81,126 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 81,126 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 70,770 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 65,150 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 65,150 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 49,404 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 39,329 miles

offside front tyre close to legal limit & worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Jul 2007 39,329 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

offside front tyre close to legal limit & worn on inner edge

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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YY04 ZXA 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 65.4%.

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 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 YY04 ZXA, 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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YY04 ZXA is a 2004 Mazda B Series, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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