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EK05 UXO

2005 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

197,164 mi
Last recorded197,164 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 UXO
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2023 197,164 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 197,164 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2022 186,972 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 186,972 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 174,278 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2021 174,278 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 165,118 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2020 165,118 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 154,594 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 154,594 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 145,201 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 134,285 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 134,285 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 125,311 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 125,311 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 111,538 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 96,910 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 83,198 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 69,398 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 55,395 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 43,664 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 24,505 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 24,505 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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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EK05 UXO is a 2005 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 EK05 UXO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK05 UXO registered?

EK05 UXO is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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The MOT history for EK05 UXO shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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