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AP53 FLV

2004 Mazda B Series

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

139,412 mi
Last recorded139,412 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda B Series81,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 FLV
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 139,412 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 139,412 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 135,423 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 130,960 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 130,960 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 126,200 miles

Bonnet corroded

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Front exhaust bracket broken

Fuel lines corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear inner wheel arch holed

Fail 5 Aug 2021 126,138 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Bonnet corroded

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Front exhaust bracket broken

Fuel lines corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear inner wheel arch holed

Pass 21 Aug 2020 123,606 miles

Accelerator pedal worn

Bonnet corroded

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Front exhaust mount snapped

Fuel lines corroded

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security In wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 123,526 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Whole radiator support (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Front exhaust mount snapped

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front and rear ()

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Pass 27 Sep 2019 122,987 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security valance corroded & holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

under side of the vehicle is corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2018 122,824 miles

2X exhaust brackets broken

Rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2017 122,563 miles

front to rear metal fuel pipe corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2017 122,561 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (AS MARKED ) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front to rear metal fuel pipe corroded

Both rear tyres worn very low

Pass 10 Sep 2016 122,060 miles

Alternator belts are loose

Both rear tyres worn inner & outer edges

Front to rear metal brake pipes corroded ( marked in chalk )

Rear exhaust box bracket broken

Pass 16 Sep 2015 121,491 miles

Centre exhaust hanger broken. System still adequately supported.

Nearside rear tyre has cuts in tread, not through to cords.

Unable to see front brake pad wear.

Fail 16 Sep 2015 121,490 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre exhaust hanger broken. System still adequately supported.

Unable to see front brake pad wear.

Pass 3 Sep 2014 121,126 miles

centre exhaust box mount broken

Fail 3 Sep 2014 121,126 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

centre exhaust box mount broken

nearside rear upper side light not working

Pass 3 Sep 2013 120,010 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front brake has a slight bind

nearside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

offside front tyre is BADLY worn on the inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2012 118,849 miles

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

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Fail 7 Sep 2012 118,849 miles

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

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

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 27 Aug 2011 117,503 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 26 Aug 2011 117,503 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Sep 2010 115,950 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 115,937 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 112,495 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low

offside front tyre worn on edge of tread

screen chipped

slight wear and corrosion on offside front brake disc

surface corrosion on brake pipes around load valve

Pass 10 Dec 2008 93,270 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 93,270 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 70,505 miles

front brake pads sterting to wear low

Pass 19 Dec 2006 48,739 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 48,739 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

front bumper damaged

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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AP53 FLV is a 2004 Mazda B Series in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 AP53 FLV, 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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AP53 FLV is a 2004 Mazda B Series, first registered on 5 January 2004.

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