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OY55 YUV

2005 Mazda B Series

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

124,943 mi
Last recorded124,943 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 124,943 miles

Fuel tank, under safety plate badly rusted and requires urgent attention.

Nearside Front Cab mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced mounting point badly rusted and will need repair soon. (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Cab mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Mounting point badly rotted and in need of repair. (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Body not fully secure Body in very poor condition and in need of urgent attention. (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 124,884 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

Fuel tank, under safety plate badly rusted and requires urgent attention.

Nearside Front Cab mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced mounting point badly rusted and will need repair soon. (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Cab mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Mounting point badly rotted and in need of repair. (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Body not fully secure Body in very poor condition and in need of urgent attention. (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 119,540 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 112,988 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 112,984 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 105,080 miles

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 97,035 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 89,390 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 81,891 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 81,871 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 76,213 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 76,213 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 71,261 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 65,150 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 59,811 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

both rear light lenses have damage

rear/centre silencer hanger missing system still secure

Fail 3 Jun 2015 59,811 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

both rear light lenses have damage

rear/centre silencer hanger missing system still secure

Pass 24 Jun 2014 54,550 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 48,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 40,361 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 34,101 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 26,794 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 20,046 miles

Damage to n/s and o/s/r

High level brake light innoperative

Pass 21 Jun 2008 12,101 miles

high level brake light inop aftermarket needs wirring in

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 YUV is a 2005 Mazda B Series in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YUV, 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 YUV registered?

OY55 YUV is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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