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OY55 GAO

2005 Mazda B Series

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,631 mi
Last recorded109,631 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 GAO
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2018 109,631 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Body mount behind the front wheel (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis near shocker mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis near shocker mounting (2.4.A.3)

Front Panel corroded

Nearside Inner Centre of the sill slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Arch corroded

Offside Front Tyre catching inner arch plastics

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Body mount behind the front wheel (6.1.B.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 96,792 miles

Chassis and suspension rusty

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 96,778 miles

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Chassis and suspension rusty

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 85,204 miles

Both front brakes binding slightly when turned by hand

Rear silencer bracket broken but system still secure

Spare wheel missing

Fail 1 Apr 2016 85,204 miles

Both front brakes binding slightly when turned by hand

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear silencer bracket broken but system still secure

Spare wheel missing

Pass 8 Apr 2015 77,784 miles

NSF brake binding slightly

spare wheel missing

Fail 7 Apr 2015 77,784 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

NSF brake binding slightly

spare wheel missing

Pass 8 Mar 2014 69,326 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 63,158 miles

3rd brake light deteriorating but 50% or more light showing

nsr light lens damaged

Pass 8 Mar 2012 54,930 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 47,318 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 33,118 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 22,193 miles

Rear seat back can not be secured in upright position.

Pass 12 Nov 2008 21,035 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 GAO is a 2005 Mazda B Series in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OY55 GAO, 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 GAO registered?

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

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