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SD05 VCU

2005 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,783 mi
Last recorded53,783 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD05 VCU
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 53,783 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 51,536 miles

Body not fully secure rear tailgate side panels partially insecure. (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded and holed

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded and holed

Offside Front wheel arch corroded and holed

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded and holed

Pass 1 Sep 2018 47,959 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Rear pick body deteriorated.

Offside Rear Rear pick body deteriorated.

Pass 31 Jul 2017 45,174 miles

Body has slight corrosion all body mounts, + chassi (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Front both slight bind

Fail 31 Jul 2017 45,174 miles

Body has slight corrosion all body mounts, + chassi (6.1.B.2)

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Front both slight bind

Pass 18 Jul 2016 41,937 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 41,937 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 38,584 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 38,584 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 35,884 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 35,884 miles

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 32,839 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 29,101 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 29,102 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 25,237 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 20,150 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 20,150 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 14,755 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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SD05 VCU is a 2005 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SD05 VCU, 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 SD05 VCU registered?

SD05 VCU is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 17 May 2005.

Is SD05 VCU safe to buy?

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