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RY05 GVX

2005 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,447 mi
Last recorded62,447 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 GVX
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 62,447 miles

Central exhaust bracket broken

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear under fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2025 59,572 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 15 May 2025 59,572 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 16 May 2024 57,864 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 55,161 miles

Central exhaust bracket poor condition

Pass 23 May 2022 52,039 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 46,201 miles

Rear rear bumper bent

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2021 46,199 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure center box mount (6.1.2 (a))

Rear rear bumper bent

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2020 45,661 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 45,259 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 May 2019 45,259 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 44,528 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 44,520 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 May 2017 44,224 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 May 2017 44,223 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 May 2016 42,643 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 May 2015 40,737 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2015 40,737 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 May 2014 40,499 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 May 2013 38,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2013 38,742 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 36,254 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)

nearside front door damaged

Pass 19 May 2011 31,608 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 31,608 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 23,049 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 23,049 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 19,346 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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RY05 GVX is a 2005 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RY05 GVX, 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 RY05 GVX registered?

RY05 GVX is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 8 August 2005.

Is RY05 GVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY05 GVX shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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