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GY05 VYJ

2005 Mazda B Series

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,463 mi
Last recorded162,463 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 VYJ
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 162,463 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 162,181 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement rear eye bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front brake, slight binding

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement rear eye bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 154,446 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

object on windscreen

Fail 2 Jul 2015 154,383 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

object on windscreen

Pass 11 Jul 2014 136,996 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 136,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 May 2013 118,068 miles

Centre exhaust strap broken but still being supported

N/S number plate light dim

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

Pass 12 May 2012 92,982 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

centra exhaust strap is not supporting exhaust but exhaust is still secure

Pass 2 Jun 2011 82,360 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 61,291 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 44,548 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 28,646 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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GY05 VYJ is a 2005 Mazda B Series in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GY05 VYJ, 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 GY05 VYJ registered?

GY05 VYJ is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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