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OY05 FYO

2005 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

127,808 mi
Last recorded127,808 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 FYO
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 127,808 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished/cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern still visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush, perished/cracked (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished/cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern still visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush, perished/cracked (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2022 127,808 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working high level brake lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture brake line fractured, front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes from compensator valve corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished/cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush, perished/cracked (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished/cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush, perished/cracked (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 May 2021 125,127 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

surface rust underside

Fail 5 May 2021 125,125 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

surface rust underside

Fail 22 Sep 2020 125,116 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 114,249 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 114,249 miles

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

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 108,715 miles

Front crossmember under radiator rusty

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear both tyres worn down to 4mm

Pass 21 Apr 2016 95,933 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 81,126 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 59,588 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 55,603 miles

both rear tyres getting low

Fail 7 Mar 2013 55,603 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

both rear tyres getting low

rfw lock light on

Pass 21 Mar 2012 50,598 miles

centre exhaust strap split

Fail 21 Mar 2012 50,598 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear indicator bulb slightly discoloured

centre exhaust strap split

Pass 16 Mar 2011 42,548 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 42,548 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 35,716 miles

ns wiper blade split

os repeater going white

Pass 18 Mar 2009 26,868 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

ns rear tyre getting low

os wiper blade split

Pass 19 Mar 2008 17,660 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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OY05 FYO 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 65%.

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 OY05 FYO, 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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OY05 FYO is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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