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GF55 OBN

2005 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

134,520 mi
Last recorded134,520 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 OBN
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 134,520 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2025 134,520 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 131,686 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2024 131,686 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 129,922 miles

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

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2023 129,919 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 127,403 miles

Underside of vehicle, heavily soiled.

Pass 15 Dec 2021 124,591 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 124,591 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 119,626 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 116,012 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 112,691 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 107,176 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 102,889 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 102,889 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 99,927 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 99,927 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 98,100 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 98,100 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 96,566 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 93,938 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 91,088 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 91,088 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 87,621 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 6 Nov 2010 87,621 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 27 Oct 2009 81,900 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

Spare tyre defective

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2008 69,219 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 69,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.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 OBN 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 GF55 OBN, 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 OBN registered?

GF55 OBN is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is GF55 OBN safe to buy?

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