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AV55 CYE

2005 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

181,778 mi
Last recorded181,778 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 CYE
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 181,778 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Advise both front floor areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise tyre zero tread inner shoulder near fail (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 16 Feb 2021 181,772 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Valance area n/s and o/s also o/s inner wheel arch front mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel arch area (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Advise both front floor areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise tyre zero tread inner shoulder near fail (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 12 Feb 2020 179,876 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

brake pipes greased

under-side of vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2020 179,824 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

brake pipes greased

under-side of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2019 176,223 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various front and rear can not fully assess pipes over tank (1.1.11 (c))

Engine cover and Unddertrays fitted

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear wheel arches becoming corroded no jaggered edges at time of test

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 172,484 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 171,693 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 171,037 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 171,037 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 163,683 miles

Rear both rear lamps slightly damaged.

Fail 30 Sep 2015 163,683 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear both rear lamps slightly damaged.

Fail 16 Oct 2014 147,367 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

both front top inner wishbone bushes slightly worn

Pass 16 Oct 2014 147,367 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

both front top inner wishbone bushes slightly worn

Fail 15 Oct 2013 130,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 130,049 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 116,981 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 116,981 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2011 101,737 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s rear lamp cluster damaged

spare wheel punctured

Pass 20 Oct 2011 101,737 miles

n/s rear lamp cluster damaged

spare wheel punctured

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 89,829 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 74,688 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear lamp lenses slightly damaged

Pass 22 Oct 2009 74,688 miles

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

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

rear lamp lenses slightly damaged

Pass 8 Oct 2008 55,324 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 55,324 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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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AV55 CYE is a 2005 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AV55 CYE, 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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AV55 CYE is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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