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SE54 SGU

2005 Mazda B Series

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,949 mi
Last recorded110,949 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE54 SGU
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2023 110,949 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength After rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Chassis heavily corroded and heavily painted / under sealed

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear load body split/ corroded and holed

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills and welded repairs (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal All over chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 107,794 miles

All Chassis repair welds heavily coated with under seal.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2021 107,785 miles

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning Lever. (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis at front spring hanger. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength At front spring hanger. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength At rear spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Chassis at top shock absorber mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil dipstick not possible to remove. Oil temperature not taken.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 102,648 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 102,642 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis at Spring front hanger. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis at upper shock absorber mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 100,034 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 100,017 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 99,142 miles

slight corrosion to underside and at offside front body mount

uncoated sections of brake pipes at rear slightly corroded and rear flexi hoses slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Aug 2015 94,736 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 84,547 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 77,941 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 71,575 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2012 71,573 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 63,669 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 63,668 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 52,790 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 52,785 miles

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

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 tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Feb 2009 40,871 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 40,871 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 33,208 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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SE54 SGU is a 2005 Mazda B Series in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SE54 SGU, 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 SE54 SGU registered?

SE54 SGU is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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