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FH05 ZFL

2005 Mazda B Series

Multi-colour Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

153,419 mi
Last recorded153,419 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 ZFL
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 153,419 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 143,164 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 143,164 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 138,441 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 138,296 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 135,058 miles

front tyres becoming worn on the insides

Fail 17 Oct 2016 135,058 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

front tyres becoming worn on the insides

Pass 26 Oct 2015 118,523 miles

offside front brake binding slightly

underside of vehicle been sprayed with a coating making some component difficult to assess

Pass 24 Jul 2014 113,723 miles

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

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

cap missing from wiring socket but still looks servicible

exhaust front clamp corroded but exhaust still secure

front radiator support crossmember corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2014 113,723 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

cap missing from wiring socket but still looks servicible

exhaust front clamp corroded but exhaust still secure

front radiator support crossmember corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2013 105,662 miles

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 105,662 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 98,325 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2011 88,625 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 73,744 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2010 73,744 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 62,503 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 61,260 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 43,887 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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FH05 ZFL is a 2005 Mazda B Series in Multi-colour with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FH05 ZFL, 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 FH05 ZFL registered?

FH05 ZFL is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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