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PN05 YJV

2005 Mazda B Series

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

99,144 mi
Last recorded99,144 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN05 YJV
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 99,144 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 May 2026 99,144 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 96,871 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 May 2025 96,381 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting behind fuel tank (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 93,802 miles

Offside Front Body not fully secure corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 91,810 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 89,241 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 87,436 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

corrosin in various places

offside mirror glass cracked

Fail 18 Feb 2021 87,436 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

corrosin in various places

offside mirror glass cracked

Pass 24 Apr 2019 81,734 miles

corroison in various places

Pass 19 Apr 2018 77,207 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 77,091 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket snapped (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 26 Jun 2017 72,054 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 72,051 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 65,532 miles

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 57,622 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake pads appear slightly worn, advise closer inspection.

lower front panel excessively corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2015 57,580 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake pads appear slightly worn, advise closer inspection.

lower front panel excessively corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2014 52,047 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 46,624 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 46,624 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

rear exhaust bracket corroded /broken

Pass 31 May 2012 43,189 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 38,970 miles

centre exhaust box bracket corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2010 35,767 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 33,598 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 29,686 miles

advise exhaust bracket

advise o/s headlamp

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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PN05 YJV is a 2005 Mazda B Series in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 PN05 YJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PN05 YJV registered?

PN05 YJV is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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