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MP55 BVU

2005 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,498 mi
Last recorded101,498 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP55 BVU
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 101,498 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 101,498 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 96,319 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s bottom arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 96,314 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting marked yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting marked yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s bottom arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 91,789 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis heavily undersealed throughout (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 88,730 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front and Rear slightly imbalanced (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Difficult to see (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Near side light lens been repaired

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Pitman arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides , Also central brake pipe across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Corroded and weakened (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Nearside and Offside Chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 85,461 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside centre and on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin difficult to see (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also suspension arms etc. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust mounting (on exhaust) corroded and weakened

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play pitman arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 80,882 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 80,850 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 78,422 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 75,202 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

heavy surface corrosion to front suspension components

surface corrosion to underbody

undertrays fitted

Fail 1 May 2018 75,202 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

heavy surface corrosion to front suspension components

surface corrosion to underbody

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 May 2017 71,771 miles

front cross member heavily corroded

heavy underbody corrosion

suspension components heavily corroded

Fail 26 May 2017 71,771 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

front cross member heavily corroded

heavy underbody corrosion

suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2016 68,254 miles

Battery Loose

General Surface Corrosion On Chassis and Suspension Components

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 May 2015 67,753 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 67,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 57,048 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 48,413 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 35,131 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 25,249 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 12,792 miles

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

slight split in nearside wiper blade

slight water ingress in rear fog lamp

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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MP55 BVU is a 2005 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MP55 BVU, 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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MP55 BVU is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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