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CV05 ZVN

2005 Mazda B Series

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

132,020 mi
Last recorded132,020 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 ZVN
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 132,020 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 129,782 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 125,662 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 121,699 miles

n/s/f shock absorber weeping

Pass 4 Aug 2021 110,283 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive close to spring mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 104,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear spring hanger area slightly corroded.

Pass 26 Apr 2019 98,544 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2019 98,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 96,237 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 96,145 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 90,796 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 90,115 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front suspension components corroded n/s and o/s.

Pass 11 Mar 2015 89,511 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 89,079 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 87,968 miles

rear axle casing leaking oil.

Pass 14 Mar 2012 84,721 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 78,865 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

cover on tow ball

Pass 25 Mar 2010 618,020 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 61,802 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 45,987 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 35,482 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 35,479 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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CV05 ZVN is a 2005 Mazda B Series in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CV05 ZVN, 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 CV05 ZVN registered?

CV05 ZVN is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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The MOT history for CV05 ZVN shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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