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FM54 GSZ

2005 Mazda B Series

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,126 mi
Last recorded124,126 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 GSZ
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 124,126 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 120,596 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Corrosion & holes in load area floor

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

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front front radiator mount crossmember excessively corroded

Load area door does not open but access gained by lifting cover.

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lamp unit cracked but not affecting light output

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre defective pressure low & wheel not secure ()

Fail 19 Aug 2021 120,195 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured rubbing on brake pipe (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Corrosion & holes in load area floor

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

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front front radiator mount crossmember excessively corroded

Load area door does not open but access gained by lifting cover.

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lamp unit cracked but not affecting light output

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre defective pressure low & wheel not secure ()

Pass 3 Oct 2020 116,422 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 108,655 miles

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all body mounting corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides front to rear corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

body corrosion in places

front number plate crack

nearside rear light crack no white showing

rear number plate loose

underside corrosion in places

vehicle very dirty underside

Pass 4 May 2018 102,424 miles

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

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

nearside rear light cracked

underside corrosion in places

various bits of damage around vehicle

vehicle very dirty underside vehicle

Pass 6 May 2017 95,958 miles

underside corrosion

various bits of damage around vehicle

Fail 3 May 2017 95,915 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

underside corrosion

various bits of damage around vehicle

Pass 4 May 2016 88,219 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 88,218 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Nearside rear light lense (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2015 80,330 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

bind on off side front brake

front wipers worn and split

near side rear light lens broke

Fail 13 May 2015 80,168 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

bind on off side front brake

front wipers worn and split

near side rear light lens broke

Pass 21 May 2014 73,852 miles

Underside corrosion

Slight bind to o/s/f brake

Small chip in windscreen

Exhaust silencer strap snapped

Front anti-roll bar droplink buhses deteriorated but no play

N/S/R light lense damaged

O/S/F tyre shouldering on inner edge

Pass 28 May 2013 66,638 miles

Exhaust centre box support bracket broke, but system supported.

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/S/R light lens broke, but not showing white light.

Slight movement in both front upper wish bone rubbers.

Small chip in windscreen,drivers side lower.

Fail 22 May 2013 66,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Exhaust centre box support bracket broke, but system supported.

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/S/R light lens broke, but not showing white light.

Slight movement in both front upper wish bone rubbers.

Small chip in windscreen,drivers side lower.

Pass 20 Apr 2012 58,906 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust mounting bracket broken exhaust still adequately supported

Pass 24 Feb 2011 50,478 miles

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

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)

Fail 24 Feb 2011 50,478 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 43,238 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 35,973 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 28,939 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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FM54 GSZ is a 2005 Mazda B Series in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FM54 GSZ, 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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FM54 GSZ is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 15 February 2005.

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