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GL55 ZBY

2005 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

53,175 mi
Last recorded53,175 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 ZBY
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 53,175 miles

Front crossmember corroded

Offside Front Floor panel corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2024 49,706 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front radiator support panel corroded

o/s/f front floor slight corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2023 45,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front cross member slight corrosion

o/s/f floor slight corrosion

Pass 17 Aug 2022 43,794 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 42,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front slight corrosion near front body mounting

Fail 11 Aug 2021 42,477 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front slight corrosion near front body mounting

Pass 14 Jul 2020 41,177 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 41,177 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 36,506 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 30,482 miles

Central middle exhaust box strap\bracket broken

Nearside Front tyre perished in tread

Offside Front tyre perished in tread and worn on inner edge

under side of vehicle starting to get corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2016 30,218 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

middle exhaust box strap\bracket broken

Pass 4 Dec 2015 25,865 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 25,865 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 22,798 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 19,207 miles

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

Offside front tyres wearing on outer edge.

Pass 5 Dec 2012 16,627 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 14,295 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 14,293 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 12,756 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 10,916 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 10,916 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 8,977 miles

exhaust strap corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2008 8,977 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

exhaust strap corroded

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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GL55 ZBY is a 2005 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GL55 ZBY, 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 GL55 ZBY registered?

GL55 ZBY is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 22 November 2005.

Is GL55 ZBY safe to buy?

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