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YG55 YCY

2005 Mazda B Series

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

119,945 mi
Last recorded119,945 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 YCY
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 119,945 miles

Body mounting badly corroded nearside rear.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Radiator lower mounting badly corroded.

Fail 16 Mar 2026 119,937 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Body mounting corroded nearside rear

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

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

Radiator mounting (lower badly corroded)

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Offside & nearside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 118,003 miles

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

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

body mountings corroding

bodywork needs attention

front exhaust mounting corroded

front x member/radiator mounting corroded

n/s front brake low efficiency

sills/inner sills corroding

suspension components corroding

vehicle close to economic life

Pass 12 Mar 2024 115,550 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chassis sections starting to rust

n/s front brake low efficiency

some rust on body panels

Pass 22 Sep 2022 109,239 miles

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

Nearside Front brake low efficiency

Offside Rear drum warped

radiator mount corroded

underbody corrosion

Fail 22 Sep 2022 109,239 miles

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

Nearside Front brake low efficiency

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

Offside Rear drum warped

radiator mount corroded

underbody corrosion

Fail 21 Sep 2021 102,532 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

front exhaust mounting corroded

n/s front brake low efficiency

underbody rust needs addressing

Pass 7 Oct 2020 96,821 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

exhaust band corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2019 89,887 miles

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

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

brake pads look very low

cab floors very rusty

exhaust straps braking up

Pass 23 Oct 2018 80,982 miles

both cab floors rusty

exhaust straps broken

Fail 15 Oct 2018 80,880 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values black smoke (8.2.2.2 (f))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes to load valve and pipe from load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

both cab floors rusty

exhaust straps broken

Pass 7 Oct 2017 73,796 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 70,841 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 67,251 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 63,349 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 59,481 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 59,481 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 54,932 miles

centre rear exhaust silencer support band corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2011 50,656 miles

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

centre exhaust support bracket corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2011 50,656 miles

centre exhaust support bracket corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2010 47,526 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 44,500 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 22 Oct 2009 44,500 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 35,847 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 23 Oct 2008 35,840 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

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)

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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YG55 YCY 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 68%.

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 YG55 YCY, 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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YG55 YCY is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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