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BK05 YFF

2005 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

157,687 mi
Last recorded157,687 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 YFF
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 157,687 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 154,600 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 154,586 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured drop link (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 149,266 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 142,353 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all very borderline in places (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 142,344 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all very borderline in places (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 135,420 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has nail

Oil leak

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

Fail 17 Dec 2015 135,417 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has nail

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 May 2014 129,209 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 116,354 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 103,156 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 103,156 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 92,666 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust centre box bracket corroded and broken

Pass 21 Jun 2011 90,573 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 84,381 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 66,634 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 46,223 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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BK05 YFF is a 2005 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BK05 YFF, 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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BK05 YFF is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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