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All wheel arches corroded
Front Lower Support panel corroded and holed
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front lens misted over (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear middle UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Towbar component corroded, but not excessively Mounting plates (6.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear leaf spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front leaf spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
All wheel arches corroded
Front Lower Support panel corroded and holed
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front lens misted over (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear middle UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Towbar component corroded, but not excessively Mounting plates (6.1.6 (a))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front and rear wheel arches badly corrored
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade torn (3.4 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front and rear tyres 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired seized (1.1.17 (a))
Front and rear wheel arches badly corrored
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade torn (3.4 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front and rear tyres 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Corrosion getting into all wheel arches
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Corrosion getting into all wheel arches
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both side repeters faded (4.4.3 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front crossmember corroded and holed
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear chassis leaf spring mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both side repeters faded (4.4.3 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front crossmember corroded and holed
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear chassis leaf spring mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe from compensator to rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Braking system leaking Front to rear brake pipe burst and leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
N/S/F + both rear tyres beginning to perish
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
centre exhaust braket corroded and snapped
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
centre exhaust braket corroded and snapped
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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YR55 VMA is a 2005 Mazda B Series in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 VMA, 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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YR55 VMA is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 23 September 2005.
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