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YH55 VXE

2005 Mazda B Series

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

72,812 mi
Last recorded72,812 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 VXE
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2019 72,812 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Offside Front Inner sill starting to corrode

Pass 26 Sep 2018 71,502 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

chassis rear buck and outer sills all starting to corrode

Pass 29 Sep 2017 69,519 miles

both rear lamps have tape over them

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 67,701 miles

Offside Front tyre perished

fuel pipes corroded

slight oil leak on steering box

Pass 22 Sep 2015 65,368 miles

slight oil leak from steering box

Pass 30 Sep 2014 63,484 miles

1. Slight damage to offside rear light lens. 2. Offsid front wiper blade starting to split. 3. Nearside front tyre starting to perish. 4. Offside front tyre wearing low on inside edge.

5. Slight damage to offside front wing and is starting to corrode.

Pass 2 Oct 2013 61,544 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Tyre side walls cracking.

Fail 27 Sep 2013 61,544 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front number plate loose.

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Tyre side walls cracking.

Pass 27 Sep 2012 58,952 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 56,236 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 53,570 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 52,242 miles

Rear tyres wearing low.

Pass 1 Oct 2008 51,073 miles

1 both rear tyres at legal limits

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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YH55 VXE is a 2005 Mazda B Series in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YH55 VXE, 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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YH55 VXE is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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