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YF05 WAU

2005 Mazda B Series

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,931 mi
Last recorded142,931 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 WAU
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 142,931 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 136,583 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 132,788 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 132,776 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis hold in way of spring hanger offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive leak from differential on rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 129,524 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 116,494 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 116,494 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 100,156 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 84,650 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 69,385 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 69,360 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 64,091 miles

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

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

minor leak on the diff

Pass 15 Apr 2013 59,105 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 54,932 miles

both rear tyres are getting low

Pass 19 Apr 2011 50,360 miles

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

centre exhaust box hanger broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 9 Aug 2010 48,657 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 37,482 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 37,482 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 29,648 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 29,643 miles

Inner Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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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YF05 WAU is a 2005 Mazda B Series in Yellow with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WAU, 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 WAU registered?

YF05 WAU is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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