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BN04AB

2004 Mazda B Series

Maroon Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,979 mi
Last recorded79,979 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda B Series81,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04AB
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2004
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 79,979 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2025 79,051 miles

Offside Front Wheel not central in wheel arch, Further investigation is strongly advised. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2025 79,046 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low Headlamp mounting bracket badly bent (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel not central in wheel arch, Further investigation is strongly advised. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 77,655 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Lower ball joint not correctly aligned with the hub casing. Offside front wheel not central in wheel arch. Cause could not be identified. Further investigation is strongly advised. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 77,651 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Lower ball joint not correctly aligned with the hub casing. Offside front wheel not central in wheel arch. Cause could not be identified. Further investigation is strongly advised. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 77,643 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Intemittent. (Lose connection? ) (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Steering box drop arm likely to become detached Drop arm threaded shaft not fully through locking nut. Incorrect washer has been used. (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2023 77,596 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 77,587 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted wheel arch mounts (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 77,581 miles

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned Mounting brackets broken, new unit required (4.1.4 (a))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 77,573 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low Lower mounting bracket broken (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 58,478 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 54,863 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 50,833 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 47,333 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 45,320 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 45,320 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 42,885 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 41,359 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 40,752 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 40,752 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Outer Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 12 Jun 2009 40,023 miles

Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 40,023 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 22,387 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 5,228 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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BN04AB is a 2004 Mazda B Series in Maroon with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BN04AB, 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 BN04AB registered?

BN04AB is a 2004 Mazda B Series, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is BN04AB safe to buy?

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