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YH05 DDO

2005 Mazda B Series

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,837 mi
Last recorded118,837 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 118,837 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 19 May 2017 118,803 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer sidewall starting to perish, crack, no signs of structural damage @ this time

all of underneath of car, chassis, floor & suspension components corroded

drivers side headlamp very slightly dimmer than passengers side headlamp

Pass 17 Jun 2016 117,925 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 117,918 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust box (7.1.1)

Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 116,863 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 116,787 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 May 2014 106,847 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 93,403 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 93,368 miles

Nearside Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 14 May 2012 78,908 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2012 78,908 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2011 63,262 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 63,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2010 49,386 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 46,220 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 43,377 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 DDO is a 2005 Mazda B Series in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YH05 DDO, 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 YH05 DDO registered?

YH05 DDO is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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