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FD05 YLP

2005 Mazda B Series

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

233,707 mi
Last recorded233,707 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 YLP
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 233,707 miles

Front radiator panel corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 233,707 miles

Front radiator panel corroded

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 220,244 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 220,244 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 206,545 miles

Free play detected at steering wheel.

Front to rear metal fuel pipes corroded.

Headlight lenses deteriorated.

N/S/F Inner wing area corroded.

O/S/F Seat belt frayed.

O/S/F Side light dim.

Rear tyres perished and worn.

Fail 15 Aug 2019 206,544 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Inner wing area. (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Exhaust insecure at centre section area clamp.

Free play detected at steering wheel.

Front to rear metal fuel pipes corroded.

Headlight lenses deteriorated.

N/S/F Inner wing area corroded.

O/S/F Seat belt frayed.

O/S/F Side light dim.

Rear tyres perished and worn.

Pass 10 Jul 2018 191,770 miles

Chassis corroded.

Front to rear metal fuel pipes corroded.

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged.

Wipers deteriorated.

Fail 5 Jul 2018 191,587 miles

Emissions not tested Excessive smoke. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Chassis corroded.

Front to rear metal fuel pipes corroded.

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged.

Wipers deteriorated.

Pass 7 Jul 2017 179,788 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 164,373 miles

Both front tyres worn close to legal limit.

Front number plate damaged.

O/S/R Brake binding.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen damaged.

Fail 22 Jun 2016 163,793 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front inner wing is starting to corrode badly

Nearside Front outer cv gaiter is in poor condition

Nearside Front tyre has a nail imbedded into the tread

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear chassis rails are starting to coroode

front number plate damaged and deteriated

front prop shaft has play at the transfer box

Pass 10 Jun 2015 149,818 miles

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

O/S/F Tyre perished and in poor condition.

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 149,787 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

O/S/F Tyre perished and in poor condition.

O/S/F Tyre worn close to legal limit.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Tow bar coroded (mounting areas).

Pass 26 Jun 2013 114,477 miles

Both front tyres perished.

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 114,467 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Both front tyres perished.

N/S/R Tyre perished and worn close to legal limit.

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 98,930 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 85,354 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seats x3 in rear-no belt test

Fail 4 Jul 2011 85,354 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seats x3 in rear-no belt test

Pass 22 Jun 2010 72,100 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear wheels / tyres are different to original test items

spare tyre worn to excess and illegal

Fail 21 Jun 2010 72,093 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

spare tyre worn to excess and illegal

Pass 26 Jun 2009 58,049 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jun 2008 41,694 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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FD05 YLP is a 2005 Mazda B Series in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2005 Mazda B Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 79,318 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 FD05 YLP, 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 21 years old, this Mazda B Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FD05 YLP is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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