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FA05 KVR

2005 Mazda B Series

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,119 mi
Last recorded88,119 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 KVR
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 88,119 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 85,262 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2019 85,262 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 82,046 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2018 82,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 78,761 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 73,195 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 71,414 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 67,918 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 65,776 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 59,087 miles

Nearside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 29 Nov 2011 59,084 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 52,418 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 52,418 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 36,430 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 25,497 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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FA05 KVR is a 2005 Mazda B Series in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FA05 KVR, 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 FA05 KVR registered?

FA05 KVR is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 31 July 2005.

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