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OY55 YUW

2005 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,427 mi
Last recorded109,427 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2012
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2012 109,427 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 95,340 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 94,918 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

small crack in o/s mirror

Pass 15 Nov 2010 78,782 miles

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

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Nov 2010 78,782 miles

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

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 67,193 miles

imbalance of 44% between rear brakes

play in nearside front upper wishbone bushes

Pass 23 Oct 2008 40,372 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 40,372 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 YUW is a 2005 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YUW, 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 YUW registered?

OY55 YUW is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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