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DU05 UCJ

2005 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,019 mi
Last recorded120,019 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 UCJ
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 120,019 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 120,018 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture brake valve to front both pipes (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2017 114,352 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 114,352 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 110,847 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 110,847 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 106,116 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 106,116 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 May 2014 101,586 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 101,586 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 May 2013 98,096 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 98,096 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 92,502 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2012 92,502 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 84,536 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 84,536 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 74,476 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 74,476 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 64,652 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 64,652 miles

Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 56,075 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 56,075 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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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DU05 UCJ is a 2005 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DU05 UCJ, 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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DU05 UCJ is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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