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FL05 WGF

2005 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

124,422 mi
Last recorded124,422 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 WGF
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 124,422 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 120,485 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering box end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2024 120,485 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering box end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 115,899 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play idler joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play idler joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 115,892 miles

Prop shaft joint excessively worn front proshaft, rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play idler joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play idler joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 110,861 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play has slight play in joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play has slight play in joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 105,670 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play idle joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play idle joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 105,658 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play idle joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play idle joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 100,591 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 100,583 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 94,827 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 89,149 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play steering idler (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 83,782 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 78,368 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2016 78,368 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 72,770 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 72,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 66,927 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 60,487 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 52,321 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2011 52,321 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 May 2010 42,690 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 33,613 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 33,559 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 25,946 miles

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

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

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 WGF is a 2005 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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

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