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FL05 FVU

2005 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

130,307 mi
Last recorded130,307 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 FVU
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 130,307 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 126,470 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 119,415 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 114,718 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 111,748 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 108,400 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 104,710 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 104,698 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 100,934 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 96,505 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 91,794 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 86,539 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 86,529 miles

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 15 May 2014 80,826 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 74,432 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 87,697 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 58,113 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 49,779 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 May 2009 42,657 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 33,720 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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FL05 FVU is a 2005 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FL05 FVU, 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 FL05 FVU registered?

FL05 FVU is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 22 March 2005.

Is FL05 FVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL05 FVU shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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