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SM55 WZB

2005 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

182,249 mi
Last recorded182,249 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 WZB
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 182,249 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 182,210 miles

Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 169,753 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 169,204 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

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

sign of historic fuel leak at tank

Pass 23 Aug 2019 155,528 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 155,500 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 138,562 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

front radiator support panel excessively corroded.

Pass 25 Jul 2017 125,125 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front obligatory indirect vision device damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Jul 2016 108,714 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded limiter valve to axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 108,714 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded limiter valve to axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 89,860 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 69,586 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2013 56,103 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 55,406 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 54,326 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2011 54,326 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 44,825 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)

Pass 31 Aug 2009 35,074 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2008 23,391 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 23,390 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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SM55 WZB is a 2005 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SM55 WZB, 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 SM55 WZB registered?

SM55 WZB is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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