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DS05 USE

2005 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

89,452 mi
Last recorded89,452 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 USE
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2026 89,452 miles

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

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CROSS MEMBER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced FLOOR PAN AREA (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER ARCH AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting BODY MOUNT (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Body insecure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced FLOOR PAN AREA (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER ARCH AREA MULTIPLE PLACES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting 2ND BODY MOUNT (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting BODY MOUNT (6.2.2 (d) (i))

ALL REAR BODY CORRODED

ALL WHEEL ARCH'S CORRODED

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONTS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

FRONT BUMPER CORRODED

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONTS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2025 86,501 miles

ALL UNDERSIDE CORRODED

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ALL CHASSIS CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FRONT CROSS MEMEBER FAN HOLDER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 82,607 miles

ALL UNDERSIDE CORRODED

BOTH FRONT WHEEL ARCH AREAS CORRODED

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH OUTER SILL AREAS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2024 82,607 miles

ALL UNDERSIDE CORRODED

BOTH FRONT WHEEL ARCH AREAS CORRODED

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH OUTER SILL AREAS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working BOTH FRONTS (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 79,086 miles

ALL UNDERSIDE CORRODED

BOTH FRONT WHEEL ARCH'S CORRODED

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

Fail 12 Apr 2023 79,086 miles

ALL UNDERSIDE CORRODED

BOTH FRONT WHEEL ARCH'S CORRODED

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded MAIN PIPE FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 75,694 miles

ALL UNDERSIDE CORRODED

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 69,566 miles

ALL UNDERSIDE HEAVILY COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN PIPE FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN PIPE FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2020 69,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

ALL UNDERSIDE HEAVILY COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN PIPE FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN PIPE FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 62,026 miles

ALL UNDER BODY HAS SURFACE CORROSION

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded MAIN PIPE FRONT TO REAR

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX AREA TRANSMISSION (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2019 61,920 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

ALL UNDER BODY HAS SURFACE CORROSION

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded MAIN PIPE FRONT TO REAR

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX AREA TRANSMISSION (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 56,714 miles

CENTER SECTION EXHAUST BRACKET CORRODED BUT EXHAUST STILL ADEQUATELY SUPPORTED

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

Nearside Front TYRE SLIGHT CRACKING BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH PLY OR CORDS

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

Offside Front TYRE SLIGHT CRACKING BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH PLY OR CORDS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 56,666 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

CENTER SECTION EXHAUST BRACKET CORRODED BUT EXHAUST STILL ADEQUATELY SUPPORTED

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

Nearside Front TYRE SLIGHT CRACKING BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH PLY OR CORDS

Nearside Rear TYRE SLIGHT CRACKING BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH PLY OR CORDS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front TYRE SLIGHT CRACKING BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH PLY OR CORDS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear TYRE SLIGHT CRACKING BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH PLY OR CORDS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2017 51,729 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front TYRE SLIGHT CRACKING BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH PLY OR CORDS

Nearside Rear TYRE SLIGHT CRACKING BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH PLY OR CORDS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT ADVISE REPLACEMENT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front TYRE SLIGHT CRACKING BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH PLY OR CORDS

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear TYRE SLIGHT CRACKING BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH PLY OR CORDS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT ADVISE REPLACEMENT (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 May 2017 51,729 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front TYRE SLIGHT CRACKING BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH PLY OR CORDS

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

Nearside Rear TYRE SLIGHT CRACKING BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH PLY OR CORDS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT ADVISE REPLACEMENT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front TYRE SLIGHT CRACKING BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH PLY OR CORDS

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear TYRE SLIGHT CRACKING BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH PLY OR CORDS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT ADVISE REPLACEMENT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 47,089 miles

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)

Pass 6 May 2015 41,647 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 May 2014 35,082 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 34,343 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 32,884 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 32,884 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 10 Aug 2011 30,320 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 30,320 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 27,273 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 27,273 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 21,514 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 17,545 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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DS05 USE is a 2005 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 DS05 USE, 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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DS05 USE is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 31 July 2005.

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