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CU04 PLN

2004 Mazda B Series

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

146,575 mi
Last recorded146,575 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda B Series81,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU04 PLN
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 146,575 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 67,240 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 60,100 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 126,026 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 126,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 110,670 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 110,619 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced shock mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2019 84,025 miles

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 84,024 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 73,282 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 64,189 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 56,278 miles

Rear chassis extensively repaired apears satis

Fail 22 Nov 2016 56,278 miles

Rear chassis extensively repaired apears satis

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 48,564 miles

HEAVY UNDERSEALING ON UNDERSIDE

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion INNER WHEEL ARCH (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion INNER WHEEL ARCH (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 48,555 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

HEAVY UNDERSEALING ON UNDERSIDE

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion INNER WHEEL ARCH (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion INNER WHEEL ARCH (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 48,433 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings by the body mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings of the chassis by the rear of the exhaust mounting and cross member (6.1.B.2)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all front and rear lights (1.2.1f)

Body has slight corrosion the vehicle has had previous repairs due to corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing nearside and offside rear (2.7.2a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs slightly pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 45,606 miles

Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 32,230 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 29,099 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 29,099 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 27,044 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2011 26,958 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 24,222 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 21,218 miles

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Jul 2009 21,218 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 17,712 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 17,712 miles

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 May 2007 14,428 miles

all tyre side walls starting to perish

centre exhaust mounting corroded

Fail 29 May 2007 14,428 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

all tyre side walls starting to perish

centre exhaust mounting corroded

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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CU04 PLN is a 2004 Mazda B Series in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 CU04 PLN, 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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CU04 PLN is a 2004 Mazda B Series, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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