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YH05 OTL

2005 Mazda B Series

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

137,101 mi
Last recorded137,101 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 137,101 miles

Front both upper suspension bush

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 134,116 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 134,109 miles

Nearside 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 118,545 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 118,545 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 109,506 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 109,506 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 98,585 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 98,585 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 84,521 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 71,605 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 71,337 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Coolant leak

Pass 1 Apr 2011 62,034 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 52,069 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2009 38,453 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

rear fog lamp not mounted correctly but secure enough.

Pass 31 Mar 2009 38,453 miles

rear fog lamp not mounted correctly but secure enough.

Pass 1 Apr 2008 24,837 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 OTL is a 2005 Mazda B Series in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OTL, 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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YH05 OTL is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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