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GJ55 MFV

2005 Mazda B Series

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

137,270 mi
Last recorded137,270 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 MFV
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2023 137,270 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 137,253 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested fractured brake line (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 129,601 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Lower Load body corroded & holed

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both - cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2022 128,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play marked in chalk (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes along chassis rail (1.1.11 (c))

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded along chassis rail ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material compensator to brake hose pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Side repeater slightly discoloured offside & nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Slight damage to both rear light lens

Slight damage to windscreen

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 wheels ()

Pass 7 Jan 2021 118,356 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of both front to rear - corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch & rear ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Load valve to hose - corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2020 118,327 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/70-16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of both front to rear - corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch & rear ()

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Load valve to hose - corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 108,983 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Front & rears ()

Fail 2 Jan 2020 108,983 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Front & rears ()

Pass 12 Dec 2018 97,937 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

all tyres wearing low

Pass 5 Dec 2017 88,289 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre exhaust mounting broken (system still adequately supported)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 79,804 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 79,804 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 72,061 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 64,232 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Dec 2014 64,210 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Nov 2013 59,344 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 49,307 miles

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

rear fog light loose

Pass 19 Dec 2011 45,020 miles

centre exhaust mounting in poor condition (system adequately supported)

Fail 19 Dec 2011 45,020 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

centre exhaust mounting in poor condition (system adequately supported)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 35,020 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2010 35,020 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 27,818 miles

front tyres worn unevenly

Pass 3 Nov 2008 20,326 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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GJ55 MFV is a 2005 Mazda B Series in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 GJ55 MFV, 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 GJ55 MFV registered?

GJ55 MFV is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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