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LY54 PZK

2005 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

150,084 mi
Last recorded150,084 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY54 PZK
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 150,084 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

underside corrosion

Pass 22 Jul 2024 148,027 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

underside corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2023 145,109 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

underside corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2022 142,426 miles

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

underside corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2021 139,954 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside corrosion

Pass 15 Jul 2020 136,264 miles

patches of underside corrosion

Pass 19 Jul 2019 134,014 miles

patches of underside corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2018 128,559 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 123,847 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 117,479 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both sides rear leaf spring bushes slightly worn

rear exhaust section- main support strap broken,fixing bolt missing and leaking slightly

Fail 10 Jun 2016 117,474 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both sides rear leaf spring bushes slightly worn

rear exhaust section- main support strap broken,fixing bolt missing and leaking slightly

Pass 17 Jun 2015 109,580 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 109,543 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 100,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 100,470 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside front and nearside rear tyres wearing low

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jun 2013 92,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 92,940 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 86,405 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 86,405 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 81,395 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 74,622 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 67,933 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 58,411 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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LY54 PZK 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 78.3%.

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 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 LY54 PZK, 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 LY54 PZK registered?

LY54 PZK is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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The MOT history for LY54 PZK shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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