CarVerify

Free Car Check

MW55 FDM

2005 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

30,260 mi
Last recorded30,260 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 FDM
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 30,260 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 29,489 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 29,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 28,640 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively the one that bolts to the rear diff (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 27,799 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 27,160 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 26,778 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 26,055 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to rear bumper

Pass 13 Sep 2017 25,418 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at compensator (3.6.B.2c)

rear bumper corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2016 24,614 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 22,930 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 20,989 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 20,971 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 19,079 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 19,046 miles

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

Auxillary drive belts perished and cracked

Both front tyres wearing uneven .

Offside and nearside upper ball joints noisey and stiff

Offside rear tyrelow ,and badly cracked and perished .

Pass 19 Oct 2012 16,789 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 14,501 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 12,311 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 9,681 miles

All four road tyres perished and cracked

Pass 13 Oct 2008 7,535 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
Full Mazda B Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

MW55 FDM is a 2005 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MW55 FDM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MW55 FDM?

You can check the full history of MW55 FDM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MW55 FDM registered?

MW55 FDM is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is MW55 FDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW55 FDM shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MW55 FDM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MW55 FDM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.