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FL05 KVZ

2005 Mazda B Series

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

198,113 mi
Last recorded198,113 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 KVZ
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 198,113 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear low inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2025 198,113 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear low inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 196,715 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassi (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 195,379 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

engine oil low

n/s steering idler slight play

under side of vehicle rusty

Pass 11 Oct 2022 194,163 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective box (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both, losing correct beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front steering idle slight play

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

under side rusty

Fail 7 Oct 2022 194,160 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective box (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both, losing correct beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front steering idle slight play

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

under side rusty

Pass 6 Oct 2021 191,583 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 187,534 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both-sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

suspension-components-corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2020 187,534 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 184,013 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 184,011 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone inner bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 178,912 miles

general corrosion to the chassis and suspension age related .

Pass 8 Aug 2017 170,314 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front upper wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 169,854 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 159,271 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 147,280 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 135,525 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 120,539 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front propshaft universal joint badly worn and noisey in operation

Pass 8 Aug 2012 109,080 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 95,462 miles

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

beam benders fitted to both headlamps

Pass 4 Aug 2010 84,332 miles

beam "benders" fitted but not affecting aim.

Pass 4 Aug 2009 69,595 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 54,043 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 54,043 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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 KVZ is a 2005 Mazda B Series in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FL05 KVZ, 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 FL05 KVZ registered?

FL05 KVZ is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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