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YS05 AKF

2005 Mazda B Series

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

115,639 mi
Last recorded115,639 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 AKF
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 115,639 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Corrosion around front body mounts

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch double skin - corroded through first skin. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch - Surface (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 110,231 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Surface corrosion offside front wheel arch under servo area

surface corrosion around front chassis mounts

Pass 8 Jun 2019 105,529 miles

Backbox bracket for tail pipe corroded

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 101,201 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Hanger Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2018 101,201 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Hanger Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 27 May 2017 95,776 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 May 2017 95,776 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 91,535 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 84,629 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 80,410 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 78,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

underside corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2013 78,588 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

underside corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2012 72,126 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 70,940 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 15 Apr 2011 59,093 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 59,093 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 46,109 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 33,074 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 17,370 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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YS05 AKF 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 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YS05 AKF, 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 YS05 AKF registered?

YS05 AKF is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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