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MA54 VLN

2004 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

100,140 mi
Last recorded100,140 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda B Series81,803 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA54 VLN
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 100,140 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 96,543 miles

slight under body corrosion to chassis, fuel tank shield and body

Pass 26 Nov 2018 92,663 miles

front support rail and o/s/f inner wing corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2018 92,663 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

front support rail and o/s/f inner wing corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2017 89,799 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 89,799 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 86,587 miles

o/s/r lens cracked

Fail 28 Nov 2016 86,587 miles

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

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

o/s/r lens cracked

Pass 11 Nov 2015 83,851 miles

r/o/s light lens damaged

Fail 11 Nov 2014 81,437 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 81,437 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 77,941 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 77,941 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 73,990 miles

centre silencer craddle corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2012 73,989 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

centre silencer craddle corroded

front discs badly corroded and scored inner faces

Pass 26 Oct 2011 65,340 miles

Centre exhaust mounting rusty

Offside front brake binding slightly

Offside front brake disk rusty

Fail 11 Nov 2010 57,888 miles

Both inner front brake disk faces corroded

Exhaust centre silencer mounting very corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Nov 2010 57,888 miles

Both inner front brake disk faces corroded

Exhaust centre silencer mounting very corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Nov 2009 50,116 miles

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)

front tyers wearing on outter and iner edges

Fail 12 Nov 2009 50,115 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

front tyer wearing on outer and iner edges

Pass 21 Oct 2008 40,836 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

rear exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2007 31,529 miles

Both rear tyres worn in centre.

Front brakes dragging slightly.

Front brakes dragging slightly.

Offside rear light lens cracked.

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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MA54 VLN is a 2004 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MA54 VLN, 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 MA54 VLN registered?

MA54 VLN is a 2004 Mazda B Series, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is MA54 VLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA54 VLN shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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