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OY05 UCG

2005 Mazda B Series

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

145,663 mi
Last recorded145,663 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 UCG
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 145,663 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp damaged

Offside Rear position lamp damaged

Fail 8 Jan 2019 145,658 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp damaged

Offside Rear position lamp damaged

Pass 20 Dec 2017 136,133 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear and offside shock absorbers soft in operation

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2017 136,133 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear and offside shock absorbers soft in operation

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 129,748 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 129,745 miles

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 129,293 miles

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Brake pipe inappropriately repaired brake pipe made to long (3.6.A.3)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear 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 Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis spring mounting point (6.1.B.2)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 123,854 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 123,849 miles

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)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 119,671 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2014 119,665 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 103,717 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 103,712 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 90,072 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 89,976 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Fail 21 Jan 2010 58,824 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 58,824 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 41,684 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 41,684 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 UCG 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 47.4%.

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 UCG, 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 UCG is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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