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FP55 NBL

2005 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

122,562 mi
Last recorded122,562 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 122,562 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s/f & o/s/f (3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 5 Dec 2023 112,353 miles

corrosion underside of vehicle

wear in steering joints

wear nearside front tyre inner edge

Pass 18 Nov 2022 100,206 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 88,588 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 82,852 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 79,152 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 4 Dec 2019 79,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 74,117 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 7 Jan 2019 74,114 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

rear diff casing leaking

Pass 8 Jan 2018 68,286 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 68,286 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 61,234 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 55,427 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 55,427 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 47,796 miles

slight corrosion fuel pipes

Fail 15 Jan 2015 47,796 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

slight corrosion fuel pipes

Fail 14 Jan 2014 39,812 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

corrosion front discs, slight bind o/s/f

Pass 14 Jan 2014 39,812 miles

corrosion front discs, slight bind o/s/f

Pass 17 Jan 2013 29,911 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 29,911 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 28,591 miles

exhaust silencer mounting srap broken

Pass 4 Jan 2011 27,153 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 23,671 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 20,164 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

exhaust silencer support strap corroded and broken

Fail 11 Nov 2008 20,164 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

exhaust silencer support strap corroded and broken

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 NBL is a 2005 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 NBL, 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 FP55 NBL registered?

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

Is FP55 NBL safe to buy?

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