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NA55 ZGU

2005 Mazda B Series

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,027 mi
Last recorded129,027 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA55 ZGU
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 129,027 miles

No plate bulbs dim

Oil leak, but not excessive front diff oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tow bar corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear tub (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underbody corrosion all over (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2026 129,001 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure down pipe clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail centre UJ (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

No plate bulbs dim

Oil leak, but not excessive front diff oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tow bar corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear tub (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underbody corrosion all over (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 124,987 miles

Both registration plate lamps dim

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun strip (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Has this vehicle had the timing belt replaced?

Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 124,777 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by the leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Both registration plate lamps dim

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun strip (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Has this vehicle had the timing belt replaced?

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 119,809 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Slight play in steering box

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various corrosion on chassis front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 115,972 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 111,886 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 111,884 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 107,615 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 102,783 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2020 102,690 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 97,414 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jan 2019 97,318 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 90,772 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe both pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe both pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 90,772 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to the load valve (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking to load valve (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe both pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe both pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 84,739 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all 3 pipes onto load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 78,501 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 72,457 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 72,448 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 63,083 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 63,083 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 52,082 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 52,082 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 43,292 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 32,196 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing on sidewalls to tread

Pass 25 Sep 2009 26,080 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 24,219 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 ZGU is a 2005 Mazda B Series in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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