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SH55 PCZ

2005 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

153,262 mi
Last recorded153,262 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH55 PCZ
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 153,262 miles

corrosion on underside

Pass 19 Feb 2025 136,225 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all four (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all four conners (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 129,790 miles

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

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))

bodywork needs attention

o/s front brake low efficiency

suspension components corroding

underbody corroding

vehicle at end of economic life

Fail 20 Feb 2024 129,790 miles

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

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))

bodywork needs attention

o/s front brake low efficiency

suspension components corroding

underbody corroding

vehicle at end of economic life

Pass 18 Feb 2023 125,616 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear longtitudinal (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box/pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front sections (6.2.2 (d) (i))

body work needs attention

fuel filler pipe corroded

o/s front brake low efficiency

Pass 16 Feb 2022 120,844 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front longtitudinal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

bodywork needs attention

exhaust band broken

o/s front brake low efficiency

Pass 16 Feb 2021 114,880 miles

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

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

exhaust band corroded

o/s front brake low efficiency

o/s rear sill corroding

Pass 14 Feb 2020 106,505 miles

o/s front brake low efficiencyl

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 95,121 miles

front prop rear uj has play

Fail 15 Feb 2019 95,088 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 2x (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front brake low efficieny

front prop rear uj has play

Pass 17 Feb 2018 83,687 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear lontitudinal (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres worn on outside edges

slight drag on o/s front brake

Pass 15 Feb 2017 73,192 miles

Oil leak ()

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt 2x (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2017 73,192 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt 2x (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 62,719 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 62,719 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box (7.1.1)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 58,244 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 56,284 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 52,937 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 51,517 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 47,942 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 38,454 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 38,454 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 27,012 miles

slight play in steering box

slight runout in nearside and offside front brake discs

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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SH55 PCZ is a 2005 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SH55 PCZ, 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 SH55 PCZ registered?

SH55 PCZ is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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