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YF54 BLZ

2005 Mazda B Series

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

98,898 mi
Last recorded98,898 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 BLZ
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 26 May 2023 98,898 miles

Central Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front cross member corroded to excess within 30cms of prescribed area !! (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 88,993 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 70,965 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 70,946 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 67,989 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 67,989 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2019 65,996 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 65,979 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2017 62,730 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 62,730 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear both (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 60,013 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 60,013 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings x member both ends (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 57,265 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All four (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 55,503 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 55,503 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2013 52,730 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 52,730 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 49,436 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 46,440 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 46,440 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 38,741 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 38,741 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 33,642 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 33,642 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 27,036 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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YF54 BLZ is a 2005 Mazda B Series in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 YF54 BLZ, 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 YF54 BLZ registered?

YF54 BLZ is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 19 January 2005.

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