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WL55 HSY

2005 Mazda B Series

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,788 mi
Last recorded137,788 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL55 HSY
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 137,788 miles

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 137,788 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury bonnet (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm idler (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 25 May 2023 137,654 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to idler arm likely to become detached (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view glass broken and excessive movement (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting crossmember holed in multiple areas marked in chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis where exhaust centre box mounts to. marked in chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting crossmember holed in multiple areas marked in chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm likely to become detached idler arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drivers floor underside corroded

Exhaust hangers in poor condition

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front bumper corners corroded

Fuel tank mounting area corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear of body cab holed due to corrosion by rear window

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced also covered in mud hindering inspection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underbody brackets to sill corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2022 130,683 miles

Exhaust hangers in poor condition

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank mounting area corroded

NS/R Light unit damaged but no effect on emitted light

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Also covered in mud hindering inspection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 130,683 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play pitman/idler arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play pitman/idler arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking Steering box leaking from O/S/F (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Hose from body to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From flexi to brake load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pedal spongy

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

Exhaust hangers in poor condition

Fuel tank mounting area corroded

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside rear light unit damaged

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Also covered in mud hindering inspection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 120,100 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear light lense damaged

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear brakes noisy in roller brake tester

Rear chassis has slight corrosion

Fail 1 Mar 2021 120,100 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis holed by spring hanger, prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear light lense damaged

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear brakes noisy in roller brake tester

Rear chassis has slight corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2020 110,944 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/70/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/70/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/70/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/70/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 95,337 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 82,393 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 13 Feb 2018 82,336 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Headlamp adjuster not able to adjust (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 25 Jan 2017 71,975 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 22 Dec 2015 59,214 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 52,479 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 44,427 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 36,526 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 31,886 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 28,557 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 26,098 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 24,544 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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WL55 HSY is a 2005 Mazda B Series in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WL55 HSY, 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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WL55 HSY is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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