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WJ55 GLF

2005 Mazda B Series

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

139,396 mi
Last recorded139,396 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 GLF
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 139,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

front bumper corrosion

Fail 4 Apr 2022 139,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

front bumper corrosion

Pass 5 Jan 2021 133,943 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe between load valve and hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember both sides - surface corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both headlamp lens' fading

Pass 16 Jan 2020

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2020

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 124,146 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 124,146 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 115,283 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 107,908 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

rear crossmember slightly corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2015 100,686 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 100,682 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear foot brakes grabbing slightly

Pass 27 Jan 2015 95,830 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 95,830 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 80,959 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 80,959 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 67,246 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 May 2012 57,474 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 May 2012 57,474 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 May 2011 43,121 miles

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

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

centre exhaust strap deteriorated / corroded,but exhaust still adequately supported

Pass 20 May 2010 30,069 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 20,725 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 18,768 miles

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

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

n/s/f inner cv joint loose

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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WJ55 GLF is a 2005 Mazda B Series in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WJ55 GLF, 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 WJ55 GLF registered?

WJ55 GLF is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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