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FD55 EFZ

2005 Mazda B Series

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

58,707 mi
Last recorded58,707 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 EFZ
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 58,707 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan / inner wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 58,665 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 58,478 miles

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan / inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 58,418 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 58,418 miles

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 May 2021 58,247 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan / inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 May 2021 58,247 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured droplink (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan / inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 May 2020 58,160 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan / inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 May 2020 58,160 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan / inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 58,116 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced minor corrosion , inner arch to floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 58,004 miles

minor corrosion O/S/F inner arch to floor pan

Pass 29 Jun 2017 57,813 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 57,089 miles

O/S/F brake has minor binding.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 May 2016 57,089 miles

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

O/S/F brake has minor binding.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2015 56,507 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 56,102 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 56,100 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 55,698 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 54,707 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 53,234 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2011 53,234 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 46,030 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 46,030 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 10 Nov 2009 37,917 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 37,917 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 31,729 miles

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

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

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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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FD55 EFZ is a 2005 Mazda B Series in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FD55 EFZ, 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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What year was FD55 EFZ registered?

FD55 EFZ is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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