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NV55 MYB

2005 Mazda B Series

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

121,316 mi
Last recorded121,316 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV55 MYB
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2020 121,316 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s and o/s D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged wire broken (1.6 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated bracket insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive radiator crossmember holed and corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front bumper cover insecure n/s

Front n/s and o/s tyres worn on outside edges

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 113,738 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front radiator crossmember holed and corroded

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

Offside Front door check broken away and hinge damaged

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

chassis corroded front to rear n/s and o/s

Fail 11 Nov 2019 113,737 miles

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking pipes (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Torsion bar missing and directional control affected (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible front bolt (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 103,198 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2018 103,197 miles

Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front crossmember n/s and o/s within 30cms of body mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached section (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Rear propshaft front joint worn

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 90,662 miles

fuel pipes corroded front to rear

Fail 27 Nov 2017 90,301 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

fuel pipes corroded front to rear

Pass 29 Nov 2016 77,637 miles

Offside Front Upper suspension arm bushes slight play

Offside Front door check catch missing

Fail 24 Nov 2016 77,490 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Inner 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 Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Offside Front door check catch missing

Pass 23 Nov 2015 63,991 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 19 Nov 2015 63,921 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both lamps (1.2.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

rear propshaft Uj joint worn

Pass 8 Dec 2014 53,855 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2014 53,855 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 41,702 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 32,603 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 32,603 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 21,947 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 11,710 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 11,710 miles

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

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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NV55 MYB is a 2005 Mazda B Series in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 NV55 MYB, 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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NV55 MYB is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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