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PY05 BDO

2005 Mazda B Series

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

134,567 mi
Last recorded134,567 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY05 BDO
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 134,567 miles

Chassis and floor under sealed

Front lower support rail sill corroded

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Toe bar mounts corroded

damaged front bumper, tapped ovr

floor bed rear corroded bad/holed, both sides

Fail 17 Jul 2019 134,550 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor corroded/hole (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam Possible wiring/earth problem, works with head lamp on, but dipped beam goes out, main beam on own don`t work (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected leaf spring mount, forward fixing (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chassis and floor under sealed

Front lower support rail sill corroded

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Toe bar mounts corroded

damaged front bumper, tapped ovr

floor bed rear corroded bad/holed, both sides

Pass 28 Jul 2018 130,035 miles

Chassis and floor recently under sealed.

Nearside Track rod end boots worn.

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 119,272 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Fail 10 Jul 2017 118,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor within 30cm of seat mounting (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid blocked (8.2.3)

Front Bumper insecure ()

oil filler cap missing

Pass 29 Jul 2016 107,429 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front of vehicle heavily damaged. sharp edges taped over

inner sills both sides corroded.

rear truck bed heavily corroded both sides.

Fail 16 Jul 2016 107,370 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Toe bar supports corroded

damaged front number plate, still be read

Pass 18 Jul 2015 99,367 miles

rear springs rusty

shocker rusty front and rear

under body surface rust

Pass 18 Jul 2014 93,584 miles

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advise front pads worn

advise wipers worn

Pass 22 Jun 2013 86,603 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

cv boots start to spit

front tyres worn on outter edges

rear brake pipes

slight movment in idle arms

under body rusty

Pass 3 Jul 2012 79,074 miles

front prop shaft rear joint slight play

Fail 3 Jul 2012 79,067 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front prop shaft rear joint slight play

Pass 4 Jul 2011 68,307 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 56,486 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 56,486 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 46,637 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 36,964 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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PY05 BDO is a 2005 Mazda B Series in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PY05 BDO, 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 PY05 BDO registered?

PY05 BDO is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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