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YY05 GVF

2005 Mazda B Series

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

64,281 mi
Last recorded64,281 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2012
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 GVF
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2012 64,281 miles

Nearside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

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

offside front tyre cut in tread

Fail 4 Apr 2012 64,074 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

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

offside front tyre cut in tread

Pass 21 Mar 2011 58,003 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 52,222 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 52,222 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 42,857 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 34,419 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 34,419 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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YY05 GVF is a 2005 Mazda B Series in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YY05 GVF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YY05 GVF registered?

YY05 GVF is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is YY05 GVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY05 GVF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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