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GF55 ARZ

2005 Mazda B Series

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

175,249 mi
Last recorded175,249 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 ARZ
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 175,249 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2024 175,155 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 170,404 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2023 170,404 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 166,433 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 166,433 miles

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system on rear load compensator (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 166,382 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2020 162,615 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 and from load compensator (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 162,580 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front cross member n/s and o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 and from load compensator (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 157,633 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 157,622 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 154,758 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2017 154,746 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 150,310 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 142,059 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 128,798 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 128,740 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 116,405 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 109,184 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 101,957 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 101,957 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 May 2010 90,458 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 May 2009 77,015 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front and rear diffs leaking.

front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 18 Sep 2008 54,032 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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GF55 ARZ is a 2005 Mazda B Series in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GF55 ARZ, 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 GF55 ARZ registered?

GF55 ARZ is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is GF55 ARZ safe to buy?

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