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AD53 ZBW

2004 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,480 mi
Last recorded73,480 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda B Series81,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 ZBW
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2022 73,480 miles

Front nearside and offside bumper temporary repair

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

Offside Front Outer driveshaft gaiter weepy

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

Offside Front radiator support brace holed and corroded

Rear nearside and offside body quarter and front wings corroded

chassis throughout / front suspension arms / rear fuel tank support plate / rear leaf springs / rear crossbeams and under body floor - corroded

rear nearside and offside light units - different types - STRONG ADVICE

Pass 11 Feb 2020 73,281 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 70,000 miles

Front nearside and offside bumper temporary repair

Nearside Front Lower shock absorber bush - play - STRONG ADVICE

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge - 2.5mm

Offside Front Outer driveshaft gaiter weepy

Offside Front mirror glass cracked - not adversely affecting rear view

Offside Front radiator support brace holed and corroded

Rear nearside and offside body quarter and front wings corroded

chassis throughout / front suspension arms / rear fuel tank support plate / rear leaf springs / rear crossbeams and under body floor - corroded

rear nearside and offside light units - different types - STRONG ADVICE

Fail 24 Aug 2018 69,928 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively splitting (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively deteriorated (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired arm siezed (1.1.17 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe from compensator to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front nearside and offside brake pipes to hoses - corroded

Front nearside and offside bumper temporary repair

Nearside Front Lower shock absorber bush worn - STRONG ADVICE

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge - close to limit 2.5mm

Offside Front Outer driveshaft gaiter weepy

Offside Front mirror glass cracked

Offside Front radiator support brace bar holed and corroded

chassis throughout / front suspension arms / rear fuel tank support plate / rear leaf springs / rear crossbeams and underbody floor - corroded

rear nearside and offside body quarter and front wings - corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2017 67,953 miles

Nearside Front Lower sock absorber bush - play

Nearside Rear shock absorber weepy

Offside Front mirror glass cracked

Offside Rear brake pipes to compensator corroded

chassis / front suspension arms / vehicle underbody / crossbeams / leaf springs - corroded

nearside and offside rear leaf springs slight longitudinal play

rear nearside and offside body quarter corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2016 65,754 miles

Front suspension arms corroding

Offside Front mirror glass cracked - not affecting rear view

Offside Rear brake pipes to compensator corroded

chassis corroded throughout

nearside and offside inner sills corroding

Pass 27 Aug 2015 63,835 miles

Front nearside and offside front brake pipes corroded

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front wiper splitting

Offside Rear brake pipes to compensator corroded

vehicle underbody and chassis corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2014 61,939 miles

chassis throughout / rear leaf springs / rear inner sills / front suspension arms / rear vehicle underbody floor - Corroded

nearside and offside front brake pipes to hoses corroded

rear brake pipes to compensator corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2013 60,014 miles

brake pipes to rear compensator valve corroded

chassis throughout / front suspension arms / rear leaf springs / rear vehicle underbody - corroding

nearside front lower shock absorber bush slight play

offside front mirror glass cracked

Fail 16 Aug 2013 59,984 miles

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

brake pipes to rear compensator valve corroded

chassis throughout / front suspension arms / rear leaf springs / rear vehicle underbody - corroding

nearside front lower shock absorber bush slight play

offside front mirror glass cracked

offside front outer driveshaft gaitor perishing

Pass 17 Aug 2012 56,906 miles

chassis surface corrosion throughout

front brake hose ferrules corroded

nearside and offside front brake pipe to hose corroded

nearside and offside front outer driveshaft gaitor perishing

offside front mirror glass cracked - not adversely affecting rear view

rear brake pipe to compensator corroding

Fail 10 Aug 2012 56,852 miles

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

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

chassis surface corrosion throughout

front brake hose ferrules corroded

nearside and offside front brake pipe to hose corroded

nearside and offside front outer driveshaft gaitor perishing

offside front mirror glass cracked - not adversely affecting rear view

rear brake pipe to compensator corroding

Pass 12 Aug 2011 52,049 miles

chassis / leafsprings / front body mount areas - Corroding

exhaust rear silencer mounting strap fractured and corroded

nearside and offside front and centre rear brake hose metal ferrules corroded

rear bumper distorted

Pass 6 Aug 2010 43,545 miles

nearside and offside rear leaf springs corroded

nearside and offside rear tyres close to limit (2mm)

wipers smeary

Pass 7 Aug 2009 36,061 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 28,560 miles

offside front seatbelt webbing damage - no fraying or fibres separating - STRONG ADVICE

offside front wiper smeary

Fail 23 Jul 2008 28,498 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

offside front seatbelt webbing damage - no fraying or fibres separating - STRONG ADVICE

offside front wiper smeary

Pass 7 Mar 2007 18,307 miles

o/s/r lens holed but covered with a piece of rag

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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AD53 ZBW is a 2004 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AD53 ZBW, 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 AD53 ZBW registered?

AD53 ZBW is a 2004 Mazda B Series, first registered on 26 February 2004.

Is AD53 ZBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD53 ZBW shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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