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YH05 YXB

2005 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

103,601 mi
Last recorded103,601 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 YXB
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 103,601 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front of fuel tank corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis, body & suspension corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Load sensing valve badly corroded

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Drivers floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Surface corrosion on fuel pipes

Fail 21 Oct 2025 103,544 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Both sides due to lens condition (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both sides affecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Both sides in front of wheel arches (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front of fuel tank corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis, body & suspension corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Load sensing valve badly corroded

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Drivers floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Surface corrosion on fuel pipes

Pass 1 Nov 2024 100,385 miles

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

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

both body sills corroded

several suspension components corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2024 100,328 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

both body sills corroded

several suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2023 97,509 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both outer sills are excessively corroded

both rear leaf springs are corroded

chassis legs are corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2022 95,067 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 92,135 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 88,863 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 88,861 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to lsv (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 87,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To brake valve (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 87,607 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned Detached (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To brake valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 78,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Valve to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Oct 2018 78,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Valve to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 70,408 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 62,369 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 62,351 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 52,863 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 46,418 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 39,176 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 34,077 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 34,077 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 29,284 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 21,303 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 13,201 miles

Front brakes binding slightly

Fail 30 Mar 2009 13,177 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brakes binding slightly

Pass 2 Apr 2008 7,113 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 YXB is a 2005 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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