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YF05 LXY

2005 Mazda B Series

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

62,748 mi
Last recorded62,748 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 LXY
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 62,748 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 62,391 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp lighting side lights when pressed (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 60,987 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes painted front to centre (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair brake balance (1.2.1 (c))

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

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2024 60,970 miles

Offside Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced central inner chassis (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes painted front to centre (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair brake balance (1.2.1 (c))

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

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2024 60,929 miles

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced central inner chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes front to center (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 53,257 miles

Body corroded

Bonnet catch modified

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Extensive welding and underseal preventing proper inspection original corrosion still under new patches

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear Both sides (4.7.1 (a))

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

Fail 19 May 2023 53,257 miles

Body corroded

Bonnet catch modified

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Extensive welding and underseal preventing proper inspection original corrosion still under new patches

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear Both sides (4.7.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 53,250 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both sides saddle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill inner and outer not attached along the bottom edge (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Extensive welding carried out , original rot not removed new plates covered over , extensive underseal preventing proper inspection.

Modified bonnet release mechanism

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear Both sides (4.7.1 (a))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 48,059 miles

Vehicle heavily undersealed restricting full inspection

Pass 13 Oct 2018 48,053 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 44,573 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 41,011 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 36,232 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 30,704 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 23,912 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 16,665 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 13,207 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 10,862 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 10,862 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 8,907 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 7,008 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 7,008 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 LXY is a 2005 Mazda B Series in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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