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VE55 MXO

2005 Mazda B Series

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

118,814 mi
Last recorded118,814 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 MXO
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 118,814 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 115,619 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 115,562 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured 2 leaf down broken front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 113,045 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 113,033 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top wish bone inner rear bush loose in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 108,673 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 103,581 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 103,531 miles

Front Registration plate insecure cracked (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring with an unsafe modification leaf twested round (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected flashing white (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 98,673 miles

Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable rear u j joint has some play (6.1.7 (e))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off cracked (0.1 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 93,010 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 93,008 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 85,448 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 78,140 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 78,133 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 71,872 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 71,726 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 64,786 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 59,308 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 59,308 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 52,710 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 45,828 miles

front prop shaft rear joint as slight play

Pass 29 Dec 2010 37,667 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 37,667 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 29,823 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 21,231 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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VE55 MXO is a 2005 Mazda B Series in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 VE55 MXO, 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 VE55 MXO registered?

VE55 MXO is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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