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WU55 YKD

2005 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

162,475 mi
Last recorded162,475 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 YKD
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 162,475 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear light lens damaged

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

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

under body corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2025 162,475 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear light lens damaged

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

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

under body corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2024 154,223 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light lens damaged

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

underbody corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2024 154,219 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front rust hole in floor pan not within area

Offside Rear light lens damaged

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

underbody corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2023 150,302 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

N/S/F inner arch has corrosion hole - not in prescribed area

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2023 150,302 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

N/S/F inner arch has corrosion hole - not in prescribed area

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 146,147 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front floor pan rusty

Offside Front inner wheel arch rusty

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

exhaust rusty

Fail 25 Oct 2022 146,143 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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 Front inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front floor pan rusty

Offside Front inner wheel arch rusty

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 28 Oct 2021 136,050 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower radiator support bracket corroded

Nearside Front steering linkage slight play

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

side steps corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2021 136,050 miles

side steps corroded

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower radiator support bracket corroded

Nearside Front steering linkage slight play

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 126,875 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 126,875 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 126,872 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 112,477 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 112,477 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 93,833 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 78,271 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 71,003 miles

Items removed from drivers view prior to test.

Pass 22 Apr 2015 66,276 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 60,546 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 55,288 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 55,288 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Mar 2012 50,635 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Apr 2011 46,860 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 42,102 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 31,944 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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WU55 YKD is a 2005 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 WU55 YKD, 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 WU55 YKD registered?

WU55 YKD is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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