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ST54 XAL

2005 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

76,939 mi
Last recorded76,939 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST54 XAL
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2020 76,939 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower shock absorber mounting bracket on axle. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower shock absorber mounting bracket on axle. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chassis corroded.

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis crossmember/radiator mounting member. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle leaking - diff casing corroded. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 75,937 miles

General corrosion on chassis

General corrosion on suspension components

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle/lower shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle/lower shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Axle casing corroded/leaking oil slightly.

Fail 3 Jul 2019 75,931 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

General corrosion on chassis

General corrosion on suspension components

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle/lower shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle/lower shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Axle casing corroded/leaking oil slightly.

Pass 11 Jul 2018 75,148 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion on chassis

general corrosion on suspension components

rear axle casing corroded/leaking oil slightly

rear axle corroded at lower shock absorber mounting points.

Pass 27 Jun 2017 74,485 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

general corrosion chassis

rear axle casing corroded/leaking oil slightly

rear axle corroded at rear shock absorber lower mounting points

Fail 26 Jun 2017 74,484 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

general corrosion chassis

rear axle casing corroded/leaking oil slightly

rear axle corroded at rear shock absorber lower mounting points

Pass 30 Jun 2016 73,559 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

rear axle casing corroded leaking oil slightly

Fail 29 Jun 2016 73,558 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured outer (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

rear axle casing corroded leaking oil slightly

Fail 27 Jun 2016 73,540 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking Steering Box (2.3.3b)

Exhaust brackets corroded and/or snapped, however system supported.

Front Discs corroding.

Oil leak Rear Differential Box ()

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 70,465 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

exhaust brackets corroded

exhaust system corroded

rear axle differential casing corroded and leaking oil slightly

slight oil leak at steering box

Fail 26 Jun 2015 70,457 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

exhaust brackets corroded

exhaust system corroded

rear axle differential casing corroded and leaking oil slightly

slight oil leak at steering box

Pass 10 Jun 2014 66,239 miles

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

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 4 Jun 2014 662,268 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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 3 Jun 2014 66,226 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 54,535 miles

underside coverd in a protective wax

Pass 13 Dec 2012 52,917 miles

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 44,602 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 37,954 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 30,922 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2009 30,922 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2008 23,280 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 23,280 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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ST54 XAL is a 2005 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 ST54 XAL, 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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ST54 XAL is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 9 February 2005.

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