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YB05 AXY

2005 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2017
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,518 mi
Last recorded125,518 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 AXY
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2017 125,518 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Middle chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Middle chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement All rear (2.4.B.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 116,914 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Apr 2016 116,895 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 106,654 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 106,654 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 93,436 miles

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

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 93,436 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 82,525 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 82,525 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2012 75,282 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 74,744 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 74,744 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 67,518 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 67,518 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 64,512 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 64,512 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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YB05 AXY is a 2005 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YB05 AXY, 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 YB05 AXY registered?

YB05 AXY is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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