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YY55 FCG

2005 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,871 mi
Last recorded99,871 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 FCG
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2023 99,871 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 98,827 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion

Fail 15 Nov 2022 98,825 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer 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 Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 22 Nov 2021 97,362 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 97,362 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 94,457 miles

Nearside Front mirror slightly cracked

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

general under body corrosion

Fail 12 Oct 2020 94,457 miles

Front Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides has no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front mirror slightly cracked

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

general under body corrosion

Pass 16 May 2019 91,216 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 91,214 miles

Exhaust system insecure all mounts (6.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

transfare oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2018 86,575 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides (2.4.B.2)

rear exhaust brackets broken but still adequately supporting exhaust

Fail 5 Apr 2018 86,575 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides (2.4.B.2)

rear exhaust brackets broken but still adequately supporting exhaust

Pass 5 Dec 2016 78,477 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust bracket corroded and broken

Slight play in steering arms/ball joints

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 30 Nov 2016 78,705 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both front (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Side repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust bracket corroded and broken

Slight play in steering arms/ball joints

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 3 Dec 2015 73,542 miles

rear fog lamp unit poor condition

various brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2014 66,276 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 59,573 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 53,135 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 53,135 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Both front tyres worn on inner/outer edges.

Pass 28 Nov 2011 49,264 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 43,224 miles

Exhaust rear silencer bracket broken but exhaust system still supported

Offside front door check strap broken away from door

Pass 26 Nov 2009 36,430 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 25,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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YY55 FCG is a 2005 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YY55 FCG, 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 YY55 FCG registered?

YY55 FCG is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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