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FV05 YBW

2005 Mazda B Series

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,366 mi
Last recorded130,366 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 YBW
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 130,366 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 130,366 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 124,962 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 118,445 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 118,396 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 111,649 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 104,311 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 93,030 miles

Brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 80,457 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 71,213 miles

Nearside Front 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 22 Oct 2009 61,862 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 52,880 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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FV05 YBW is a 2005 Mazda B Series in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FV05 YBW, 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 FV05 YBW registered?

FV05 YBW is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 8 August 2005.

Is FV05 YBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV05 YBW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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