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EX05 DDN

2005 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

212,316 mi
Last recorded212,316 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 DDN
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 212,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear leaf spring in poor condition

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

areas of general corrosion

Fail 10 Sep 2024 212,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear leaf spring in poor condition

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

areas of general corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2023 199,642 miles

Nearside Rear leaf spring rusty

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 199,642 miles

Nearside Rear leaf spring rusty

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 183,658 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 173,873 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 168,117 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 162,412 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 158,441 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 158,441 miles

Centre Rear Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 145,697 miles

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

Nearside front upper suspension arm inner bushes have slight play.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 16 Dec 2014 145,573 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 129,875 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 118,982 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 102,851 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 102,843 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2010 89,619 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2009 74,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 74,865 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 58,990 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 58,990 miles

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

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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EX05 DDN is a 2005 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EX05 DDN, 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 EX05 DDN registered?

EX05 DDN is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 28 March 2005.

Is EX05 DDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX05 DDN shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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