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OY55 FZU

2005 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,759 mi
Last recorded85,759 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 FZU
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 85,759 miles

Nearside Front Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable idle arm (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 79,368 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 79,363 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 70,459 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 70,452 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 62,399 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 62,382 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 57,090 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 46,794 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 35,729 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 26,507 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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OY55 FZU is a 2005 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OY55 FZU, 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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What year was OY55 FZU registered?

OY55 FZU is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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