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YR55 VMA

2005 Mazda B Series

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

146,177 mi
Last recorded146,177 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 VMA
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 146,177 miles

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))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 146,118 miles

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))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 140,526 miles

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))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 140,526 miles

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))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 133,741 miles

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))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 133,640 miles

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))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 127,927 miles

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))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 127,924 miles

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))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 120,652 miles

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))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 120,652 miles

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))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 112,361 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 112,356 miles

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))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 105,791 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 105,788 miles

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 ()

Pass 11 Sep 2018 98,318 miles

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))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 98,318 miles

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))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 90,639 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 82,754 miles

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)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 74,587 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 74,584 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 66,584 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 60,028 miles

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)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 53,291 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 45,964 miles

centre exhaust braket corroded and snapped

Fail 5 Sep 2011 45,964 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

centre exhaust braket corroded and snapped

Pass 1 Sep 2010 37,592 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 30,124 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 23,025 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 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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