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YF05 LXO

2005 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

65,778 mi
Last recorded65,778 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 LXO
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 65,778 miles

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

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 65,778 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 58,876 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 58,868 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 53,940 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 47,949 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST DETERIORATED

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 44,089 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear exhaust bracket deteriorated.

vehicle chassis /suspension has surface corrosion throughout.

Pass 14 Aug 2013 39,800 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 33,767 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 28,639 miles

wiper blades slightly deteriorated.

Pass 11 Aug 2010 22,582 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 16,805 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 12,934 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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YF05 LXO is a 2005 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YF05 LXO, 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 YF05 LXO registered?

YF05 LXO is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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