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FP55 FBU

2005 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,672 mi
Last recorded105,672 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 FBU
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 105,672 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 92,928 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2024 92,928 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 84,979 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside & nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel lines corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2023 84,979 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective offside & nearside (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Steering locking device ineffective linkage nut insecure (2.1.3 (d))

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring heavily deteriorated fog lamp (4.11 (b) (ii))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside & nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel lines corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2022 81,252 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arh corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

corrsion to suspension parts

Pass 21 Dec 2021 80,399 miles

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

underbody corrosion

Fail 8 Dec 2021 80,384 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault abs wiring broken (1.6 (b))

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Dec 2020 79,016 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 79,016 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 77,516 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 77,516 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2018 74,737 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 74,737 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 69,603 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 69,603 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely binding (3.7.C.2)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 66,685 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 66,685 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front crossmember area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired bracket broken from hub and cable tied to arm (3.6.A.3)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking cooler pipes corroded and leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front crossmember area (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 63,262 miles

aircon rad leaking fluid out

Fail 5 Jan 2016 63,262 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre strap (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded slam panel corroded in afew areas (2.4.A.3)

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

aircon rad leaking fluid out

Pass 22 Jan 2015 59,145 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 59,144 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 52,608 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 43,687 miles

rear exhaust box hanger corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2012 43,687 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust box hanger corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2011 38,845 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 33,192 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 28,357 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 24,188 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 19,578 miles

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

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

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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FP55 FBU is a 2005 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FP55 FBU, 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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FP55 FBU is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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