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YK05 VSN

2005 Mazda B Series

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

62,292 mi
Last recorded62,292 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK05 VSN
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 62,292 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Radiator support corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank bracket corroded

Headlamps Faded

Nearside Front Corrosion to inner wheel arch (body) Structural rigidity not significantly reduced

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Underbody corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2025 56,495 miles

Both headlamps slightly faded

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Corrosion to inner wheel arch (body), structural rigidity not significantly reduced

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

Fail 10 Jan 2025 56,113 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play on drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis section between f and r wheels, holed (6.1.1 (c) (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 incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle heavily corroded, sus arms, shock casings, chassis, floor etc.

Pass 23 Jan 2024 50,281 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 47,982 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 47,981 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 45,299 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both longtitudinal chassis rails corroded and covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside front inner wheel arch below headlight corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2021 45,299 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength longtitudinal chassis rail between spring hanger mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both longtitudinal chassis rails corroded and covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside front inner wheel arch below headlight corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2021 45,297 miles

Brake performance not tested excessive brake fluid leak at load sensing valve (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired Load sensing valve leaking (1.1.17 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside centre outer sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Both Floor plates severly corroded by offside and nearside body mounts

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 45,086 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 small stone chips in B zone of wind screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 45,081 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer / tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in B zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 41,034 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 41,031 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 38,760 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 38,760 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 36,223 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 35,075 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 23,661 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 19,963 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 VSN is a 2005 Mazda B Series in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YK05 VSN, 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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YK05 VSN is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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