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YK55 JVG

2005 Mazda B Series

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests23 (11 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate47.8%

Mileage

87,428 mi
Last recorded87,428 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 JVG
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 87,428 miles

Both headlamp lenses deteriorating.

Both rear leafsprings, rear hanger bushes in very poor condition.

N/s door mirror deteriorating.

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear tailgate corroded.

Fail 21 Oct 2019 87,428 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both headlamp lenses deteriorating.

Both rear leafsprings, rear hanger bushes in very poor condition.

N/s door mirror deteriorating.

N/s rear tyre pressure low.

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear tailgate corroded.

Pass 16 Nov 2018 83,148 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear tailgate corroding on lower edge

Fail 16 Nov 2018 83,148 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 80,017 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust noisy bracket to gearbox rusted/broken rattling (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened corroded (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened corroded (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear both brake pipes starting to corrode on back axle

Rear tailgate corroding/deteriating

Fail 14 Nov 2017 80,015 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket around silencer broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn out on inside shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned broken/hanging on wire (1.3.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Exhaust noisy bracket to gearbox rusted/broken rattling (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on shoulders and deteriating (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear both brake pipes starting to corrode on back axle

Rear tailgate corroding/deteriating

Pass 8 Aug 2016 75,919 miles

Nearside Front exhaust mounting bracket corroded/cracked

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tailgate rusted/holed

Fail 5 Aug 2016 75,917 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front exhaust mounting bracket corroded/cracked

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 72,504 miles

n/s front wing damaged

slight fluffing to edges of drivers seatbelt webbing

Fail 13 Aug 2015 72,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn on extreme edges

just acceptable bind on o/s front brake

just acceptable fading to both front side repeaters, coloured bulbs

n/s front wing damaged

slight fluffing to edges of drivers seatbelt webbing

slight inbalance on front brakes

slight inbalance on rear footbrakes

surface corrosion on both rear metal brake pipes across rear axle

Pass 12 Aug 2014 68,459 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2014 68,459 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 62,308 miles

front registration plate cracked

just acceptable bind on o/s front brake

just acceptable fading to both front side repeaters, coloured bulbs

n/s rear tyre outer wall damaged by screw, no cords or plies visible

o/s front and rear of vehicle damaged

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

screw in n/s rear tyre

surface corrosion on all brake pipes under vehicle

Fail 17 Jun 2013 62,308 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

front registration plate cracked

just acceptable bind on o/s front brake

just acceptable fading to both front side repeaters, coloured bulbs

n/s rear tyre outer wall damaged by screw, no cords or plies visible

o/s front and rear of vehicle damaged

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

screw in n/s rear tyre

surface corrosion on all brake pipes under vehicle

Pass 2 Jun 2012 57,110 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 57,110 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

slight bind on o/s front brake.

slight inbalance and fluctuation on rear footbrakes

slight wear n/s wiper blade

Pass 23 May 2011 49,963 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 49,963 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 45,370 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 45,370 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 May 2009 41,790 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 41,790 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs=Becoming corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2009 41,766 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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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YK55 JVG is a 2005 Mazda B Series in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.8%.

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 YK55 JVG, 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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YK55 JVG is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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