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YH04 YKB

2004 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

120,063 mi
Last recorded120,063 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda B Series81,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH04 YKB
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2024 120,063 miles

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 Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 118,977 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 115,833 miles

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 Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 113,048 miles

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 Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 109,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body component slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 103,453 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 99,957 miles

Central Rear Upper Spare tyre defective ()

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 96,912 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH N/S + O/S . (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper FRONT EXHAUST PIPE CLAMP TO GEARBOX CASING BROKEN.[BUT STILL SECURE].

Offside Rear Outer LAMP LENS SLIGHTLY CRACKED.

Fail 26 Sep 2017 96,912 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned SECURED ON TOP OF TOW BAR ,ALSO NOT WORKING. (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Outer LAMP LENS SLIGHTLY CRACKED.

Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH N/S + O/S . (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper FRONT EXHAUST PIPE CLAMP TO GEARBOX CASING BROKEN.[BUT STILL SECURE].

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

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre EDGE HAS A SCREW IN IT. ()

Pass 10 May 2016 91,609 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken and corroded .

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

Fail 9 May 2016 91,605 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lamp (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Front exhaust bracket broken and corroded .

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 86,870 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 85,643 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 84,671 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 82,305 miles

offside rear indicator losing its amber colour

Pass 30 Mar 2011 77,902 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 77,897 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 72,137 miles

Nearside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 66,099 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 66,099 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 55,321 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 42,270 miles

uneven tyre wear o/s/f

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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YH04 YKB 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 81.8%.

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 YH04 YKB, 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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YH04 YKB is a 2004 Mazda B Series, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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