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SO54 YEU

2005 Mazda B Series

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

88,288 mi
Last recorded88,288 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2013
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 YEU
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2013 88,288 miles

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

advise nearside steering drop arm ball jiont worn at steerind idler

Fail 19 Jun 2013 88,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

advise nearside steering drop arm ball jiont worn at steerind idler

Pass 1 Aug 2012 77,909 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012 77,908 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Front bumper insecure

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 1 Sep 2011 64,637 miles

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

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

advise brake pipes across rear axil and offside front corroded

advise offside wiper blade

advise various body panel damage

Fail 30 Aug 2011 64,570 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

advise brake pipes across rear axil and offside front corroded

advise offside wiper blade

advise various body panel damage

Pass 9 Nov 2010 52,295 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2010 52,295 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 37,602 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 5 Nov 2009 37,601 miles

Offside Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 24,027 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 23,926 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 16,589 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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SO54 YEU is a 2005 Mazda B Series in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 SO54 YEU, 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 SO54 YEU registered?

SO54 YEU is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 28 January 2005.

Is SO54 YEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO54 YEU shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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