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FY05 VYN

2005 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

171,599 mi
Last recorded171,599 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 VYN
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 171,599 miles

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

general underbody surface corrosion covered with underseal

Fail 4 Mar 2026 171,589 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

general underbody surface corrosion covered with underseal

Pass 16 Oct 2024 163,774 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both head lights (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 149,127 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 128,629 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 119,998 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 ()

Fail 7 Oct 2021 119,997 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 ()

Pass 13 Oct 2020 111,633 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 111,633 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 104,617 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 7 May 2019 104,615 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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 Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded By nearside steering idler, And front subframe mounting (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 8 May 2018 98,337 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides, lower bushes, (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wings and bumper corroded but no holes or sharp edges at time of test.

front exhaust bracket corroded through but system still adequately supported.

front, both sides corroded within 30cm of body mounts but not excessive.

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated but still secure at time of test.

Pass 9 May 2017 93,270 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 May 2017 93,269 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sides, (6.1.B.2)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 May 2016 84,126 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion both sides by body mounts, (6.1.B.2)

towbar electrical socket held in place with wire, but secure at time of test.

Fail 3 May 2016 84,122 miles

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

Front Body has slight corrosion both sides by body mounts, (6.1.B.2)

towbar electrical socket held in place with wire, but secure at time of test.

Pass 5 May 2015 78,974 miles

Tow bar covered in thick rust

Fail 30 Apr 2015 78,972 miles

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tow bar covered in thick rust

Pass 28 Apr 2014 76,025 miles

mid exhaust system joint has slight seepage of gas present

offside front brake disc has corrosion present to its inner brake face (surface)

the metal brake pipe from load sensing valve to rear flexible brake hose has some corrosion present & would benifit from replacement

Fail 11 Apr 2014 76,025 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

mid exhaust system joint has slight seepage of gas present

near side rear leaf spring rear eye bush is degrading.

offside front brake disc has corrosion present to its inner brake face (surface)

the metal brake pipe from load sensing valve to rear flexible brake hose has some corrosion present & would benifit from replacement

Pass 18 Mar 2013 67,447 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 67,441 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 58,272 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 48,261 miles

Centre Exhaust Bracket Broken

Fail 16 Mar 2011 48,261 miles

Centre Exhaust Bracket Broken

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 39,502 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 31,966 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 24,247 miles

Tyres showing signs of 'age cracking'.

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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FY05 VYN is a 2005 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 FY05 VYN, 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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FY05 VYN is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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