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FP05 TZC

2005 Mazda B Series

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,034 mi
Last recorded119,034 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 119,034 miles

front axle diff mount broken

spare wheel missing

temp fuel cap fitted

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering component (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front bump stop missing

Offside Front hole in bumper

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view near wiper (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 119,030 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Brake performance not tested Leaking brake fluid from corroded pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe from compensator to near side rear, both front to rear and leaking brake fluid (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Top wish bone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working All brake lights not working-may be due to leaking brake pipe (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clip adrift from off side inner constant velocity joint

Coolant level low, power steering level low, engine oil level low

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

Front axle differential casing broken allowing differential to move around as not mounted as intended

Near side and off side head light lenses deteriorating and starting to adversely affect light image

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

Off side front suspension bump stop missing

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Slight wear/play in near side steering idler ball joint

Spare wheel missing

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2019 109,592 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box pinion seal (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 100,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes into load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 100,881 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes into load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2017 88,627 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

centre brake light not working

o/s/f brake binding slightly

rear brake pipes at pressure valve corroding

stone chip in screen

Fail 21 Feb 2017 88,627 miles

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

o/s/f brake binding slightly

rear brake pipes at pressure valve corroding

stone chip in screen

Pass 4 Feb 2016 87,788 miles

fuel lines corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2016 87,778 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported mid box support rusted away (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light cluster damaged (6.1.C.1)

Rear fog lamp not working unit broken (1.3.2b)

Side repeater incorrect colour both badly faded (1.4.A.2f)

fuel lines corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2015 86,434 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 86,434 miles

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 79,754 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 79,754 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 72,174 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 66,628 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 66,628 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 59,880 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Feb 2011 59,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 51,113 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 35,545 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 TZC is a 2005 Mazda B Series in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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