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FX55 WMV

2005 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,342 mi
Last recorded146,342 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX55 WMV
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 146,342 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 146,340 miles

Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury o/s/f wing corrosion hole with jagged edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users front to rear fuel pipe corroded and leaking diesel offside adjacent to gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

ADVISE front flexible brake hoses have very rusty hose ferules

Pass 12 Jan 2024 145,001 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 145,000 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear brake pipes to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 143,199 miles

Brake lever slightly sticky (handbrake)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Front wing indicator(s) (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 143,199 miles

Brake lever slightly sticky (handbrake)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Front wing indicator(s) (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 141,818 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 141,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 133,433 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 133,431 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 128,692 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to load valve and short pipe from valve to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides weak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides 205/80 16 @4mm worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 122,025 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 114,911 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 105,889 miles

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

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

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

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 20 Sep 2016 96,645 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 86,269 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 78,113 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 68,711 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 57,684 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 48,278 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 40,145 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2010 40,145 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 30,972 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 21,010 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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FX55 WMV is a 2005 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FX55 WMV, 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 FX55 WMV registered?

FX55 WMV is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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