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BK05 YFS

2005 Mazda B Series

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

88,205 mi
Last recorded88,205 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 YFS
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2024 88,205 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play idler arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play pitman arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body signs of corrosion/near o/s/f chassis-body mount. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 14 Dec 2023 85,442 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

o/s/f body mount corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2022 82,346 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced signs of corrosion near o/s/f body mount. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 78,940 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 78,856 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 76,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hose not secure/unclipped (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front drop arm/steering arm slight play.

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 72,200 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken but still adequately supported

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/70/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 67,515 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 67,512 miles

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

Nearside Front brake hose insecure

Pass 6 Jul 2017 57,792 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 57,792 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 52,268 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 52,268 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front brake pads appear low

Pass 9 Jul 2015 47,382 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2015 47,382 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 43,201 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 41,137 miles

o/s/f tyre on on 2.mm outter edge

Pass 3 Jul 2012 39,063 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 36,924 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 35,119 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Jul 2010 35,119 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 31,137 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 25,717 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 YFS is a 2005 Mazda B Series in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YFS, 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 BK05 YFS registered?

BK05 YFS is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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