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GV05 LYK

2005 Mazda B Series

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

135,080 mi
Last recorded135,080 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 LYK
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2019 135,080 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2019 135,080 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 125,832 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both faded (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2018 125,832 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both faded (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 117,666 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt near limit (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 109,087 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear exhaust box mount broken

Fail 5 Oct 2016 109,067 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear exhaust box mount broken

Pass 16 Oct 2015 99,871 miles

Nearside Front steering idler has slight play in the ball joint

rear brake application is slightly uneven , nearside lower than offside

Pass 14 Oct 2014 87,032 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 87,032 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 72,439 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 63,853 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 56,320 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 56,320 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 49,200 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 40,097 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 40,097 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 3 Sep 2008 30,617 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 30,617 miles

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

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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GV05 LYK is a 2005 Mazda B Series in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GV05 LYK, 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 GV05 LYK registered?

GV05 LYK is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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