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YR55 VLH

2005 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

42,219 mi
Last recorded42,219 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 VLH
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 42,219 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 42,202 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2015 37,038 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 37,038 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 33,653 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 30,754 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 25,399 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2011 21,140 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 16,869 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2010 16,869 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 12,296 miles

corner crack to o/s door mirror not seriously affecting rear view

Pass 27 Aug 2008 7,876 miles

top corner of front o/s door mirror cracked not affecting visibility

Fail 27 Aug 2008 7,876 miles

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

top corner of front o/s door mirror cracked not affecting visibility

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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YR55 VLH is a 2005 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 YR55 VLH, 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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What year was YR55 VLH registered?

YR55 VLH is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 23 September 2005.

Is YR55 VLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR55 VLH shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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