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YK05 VRU

2005 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,389 mi
Last recorded63,389 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK05 VRU
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 63,389 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All from rear compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 May 2018 63,385 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All pipes from rear compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel tank is damp

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

Rear prop U/J is badly worn

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 59,797 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 48,308 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 36,306 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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YK05 VRU is a 2005 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 YK05 VRU, 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 YK05 VRU registered?

YK05 VRU is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 7 April 2005.

Is YK05 VRU safe to buy?

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