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WM54 GBE

2005 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,254 mi
Last recorded181,254 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM54 GBE
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 181,254 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 181,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 182,076 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 172,527 miles

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 172,527 miles

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 168,729 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 164,223 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 164,223 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring front mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering crossmember mount (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

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

initial underbody surface corrosion showing

slight play in steering joints

Pass 7 Jun 2016 154,513 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 154,513 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 139,388 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 139,388 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 128,419 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 115,972 miles

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 115,972 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 103,943 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2011 92,380 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 80,350 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 65,350 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2009 65,324 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 50,322 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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WM54 GBE is a 2005 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WM54 GBE, 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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WM54 GBE is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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