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YH05 APU

2005 Mazda B Series

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,848 mi
Last recorded96,848 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 APU
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 96,848 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Jul 2019 96,848 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Aug 2018 92,367 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 92,338 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff casing leaking at top (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2017 89,577 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

service brake performance just met.

Pass 29 Mar 2016 83,118 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 83,113 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 72,896 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 63,950 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 55,330 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 46,244 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 36,643 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 27,384 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 16,678 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 7,703 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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YH05 APU is a 2005 Mazda B Series in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YH05 APU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH05 APU registered?

YH05 APU is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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