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SH54 OYB

2005 Mazda B Series

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,092 mi
Last recorded182,092 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH54 OYB
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 182,092 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

body has various repairs and corrosion

Fail 1 Mar 2024 181,181 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust issue (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 161,080 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 23 Mar 2023 161,040 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit (4.11 (c) (ii))

Emission control equipment missing where fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen excessively tinted and visibility through swept area of windscreen seriously affected (3.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 148,356 miles

All four door badly corroded at bottom but operating correctly and secure

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 140,431 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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SH54 OYB is a 2005 Mazda B Series in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 SH54 OYB, 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 SH54 OYB registered?

SH54 OYB is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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The MOT history for SH54 OYB shows 6 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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