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BU05 YTG

2005 Mazda B Series

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

86,321 mi
Last recorded86,321 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 YTG
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 86,321 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear nearside and offside across rear axle also (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside and offside rear leaf springs corroded still complete

rear chassis corroded in areas

under neath of vehicle under sealed in areas

Fail 21 Aug 2025 86,321 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear nearside and offside across rear axle also (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside and offside rear leaf springs corroded still complete

rear chassis corroded in areas

under neath of vehicle under sealed in areas

Pass 26 Mar 2024 86,274 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 85,884 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear brake pipes greased in areas (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front brake disc worn not weakened surface rust due to standing

front chassis corroded in areas not resulting in any holes still strengthened

front sub frame and rear chassis corroded

nearside and offside rear leaf springs corroded still complete

Pass 22 Jan 2022 85,743 miles

surface rust front and rear of vehicle

Pass 5 Oct 2020 85,737 miles

both rear leaf springs corroded still complete

front to rear of vehicle under sealed in areas

rear and front chassis surface rust in areas

Pass 9 Sep 2019 85,654 miles

both rear leaf springs corroded still complete

front and rear chassis corroded in areas not resulting in holes

front and rear of vehicle surface rust in areas

front to rear chassis under sealed in areas

Pass 19 Sep 2018 85,455 miles

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

both rear leaf springs corroded still complete

both rear tyres cracking not reaching ply of cords

front and rear of vehicle heavily under sealed also

front and rear of vehicle surface rust in areas

Pass 5 Sep 2017 85,201 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front tyres have cracks on side wall

Fail 4 Sep 2017 85,195 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front tyres have cracks on side wall

Pass 30 Aug 2016 84,558 miles

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

front tyres cracking not reaching cords

Pass 4 Sep 2015 84,254 miles

front and rear floor and front subframe surface rust

front brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside and offside inner sills surface rust

Pass 5 Sep 2014 83,697 miles

both rear leaf springs corroded but stil complete

rear underneath of cab surface rust in places

slight play in steering box

Fail 3 Sep 2014 83,697 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

both rear leaf springs corroded but stil complete

rear underneath of cab surface rust in places

slight play in steering box

Pass 3 Sep 2013 83,281 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 83,281 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 82,518 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 80,316 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 75,761 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2010 75,761 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 71,312 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 68,784 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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BU05 YTG is a 2005 Mazda B Series in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BU05 YTG, 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 BU05 YTG registered?

BU05 YTG is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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