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NA55 OBN

2005 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

117,948 mi
Last recorded117,948 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA55 OBN
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 117,948 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 May 2022 112,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 109,238 miles

Central Rear slight exhaust blow on joint to mid box

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 109,067 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill to lower wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 107,365 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front registration plate damaged

nearside sill slightly corroded

offside sill slightly corroded

under body and chassis corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2019 107,365 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front registration plate damaged

nearside sill slightly corroded

offside sill slightly corroded

under body and chassis corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2019 107,364 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting flat bed body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch, has hole in (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside sill slighthly corroded

Offside sill slighthly corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front number plate damaged

under body and chassis corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2018 103,374 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside front inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust back box strap corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2017 96,922 miles

n/s/f wing corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2017 96,922 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f wing corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2016 91,540 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 91,540 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 88,293 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 88,293 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 83,356 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 78,537 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 78,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 71,067 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 71,067 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 65,645 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 65,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 50,922 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 32,670 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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NA55 OBN 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 60.9%.

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 NA55 OBN, 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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NA55 OBN is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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