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YD55 YYJ

2005 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

126,419 mi
Last recorded126,419 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD55 YYJ
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 126,419 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 126,413 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flange bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front 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

Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 118,684 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2019 118,396 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 111,032 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 111,032 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 106,635 miles

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

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

gearbox oil leak

oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2016 104,872 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 104,870 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 103,022 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

all brake pipes have been treated

all underside of vehicle is slightly corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2014 102,255 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2014 102,250 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 101,218 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

near side rear light lenes is broken

nearside rear light lense is showing white light

ofside rear light lenes are broken

spare tyre is boled

Fail 29 Aug 2013 101,217 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

near side rear light lenes is broken

nearside rear light lense is showing white light

ofside rear light lenes are broken

spare tyre is boled

Pass 24 Aug 2012 99,581 miles

nearside rear light lense is brocken

Fail 23 Aug 2012 99,580 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear light lense is brocken

Fail 27 Aug 2011 90,743 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 90,743 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 77,723 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 66,794 miles

Propshaft component defective

both front tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Pass 22 Aug 2008 54,186 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YD55 YYJ is a 2005 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YD55 YYJ, 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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YD55 YYJ is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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