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YC55 FWR

2005 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

148,181 mi
Last recorded148,181 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 FWR
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 148,181 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users maybe from oil leakage on turbo. (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside rear body panel has corrosion but no sharp edges.

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear step not securely fastened.

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

cracks along tyres.

Pass 26 Feb 2021 147,840 miles

Offside Rear Lower bodywork corroded.

Offside Rear Tyre close to ten years old Also has crack along tread area (5.2.3 (m))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 141,957 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 141,957 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached bolt loose and no split pin (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 141,947 miles

Exhaust system insecure middle and rear mountings (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from brake valve to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (4.5.4 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached inner (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 May 2017 132,879 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 132,879 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working new bulb (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 119,733 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 119,733 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 105,571 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 97,167 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 86,483 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2013 86,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 73,798 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 58,029 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 40,879 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 15,068 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 15,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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YC55 FWR is a 2005 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YC55 FWR, 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 YC55 FWR registered?

YC55 FWR is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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