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FP05 TZB

2005 Mazda B Series

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

171,936 mi
Last recorded171,936 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 TZB
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 171,936 miles

Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside front to back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2017 171,235 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 14 Jan 2016 170,792 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

tail gate damaged

Pass 11 Dec 2014 168,068 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front to rear brake and fuel pipes showing signs of corrosion

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Dec 2014 168,068 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust section bracket broken but exhaust supported

front to rear brake and fuel pipes showing signs of corrosion

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Jun 2014 168,030 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 30 May 2013 165,017 miles

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 May 2013 165,017 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front bumper insecure

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2012 161,475 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

fuel pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 3 Jun 2011 152,490 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 151,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 May 2010 126,780 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 126,740 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 May 2009 103,806 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 May 2009 103,474 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2008 82,555 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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FP05 TZB 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 62.5%.

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 FP05 TZB, 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 FP05 TZB registered?

FP05 TZB is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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