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VN55 TZD

2005 Mazda B Series

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

101,155 mi
Last recorded101,155 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 TZD
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 101,155 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 101,013 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 94,134 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 93,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower quarter panel holed by corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

engine oil filler cap missing

Pass 2 Aug 2022 92,765 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 91,972 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front handbrake warning light not working

Fail 21 Jun 2021 91,972 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to axle flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded compensator to flexi hose on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to axle flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear outer (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear inner pipe leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front handbrake warning light not working

Pass 5 Nov 2019 91,663 miles

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

front / rear suspension corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2019 91,663 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

front / rear suspension corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2018 86,035 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Small crack in reflector (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2018 86,035 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Small crack in reflector (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 78,725 miles

Rear suspension all corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2017 78,725 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear suspension all corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2016 71,831 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 71,830 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 64,541 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

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)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 64,541 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

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)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 58,681 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 53,377 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 48,495 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 43,819 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 39,110 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 33,654 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 28,399 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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VN55 TZD is a 2005 Mazda B Series in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 VN55 TZD, 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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VN55 TZD is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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