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FP05 TZD

2005 Mazda B Series

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

217,277 mi
Last recorded217,277 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2025 217,277 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 209,302 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 204,096 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 199,942 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 196,289 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 190,769 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2019 190,766 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 168,611 miles

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

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

both front shock absorbers lower bushes worn

Fail 21 Jun 2018 168,611 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

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

both front shock absorbers lower bushes worn

Pass 5 Jul 2017 150,261 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear light unit damaged

Fail 4 Jul 2017 150,261 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear light unit damaged

Pass 11 Jul 2016 135,101 miles

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

offside rear light unit damaged

Fail 4 Jul 2016 135,098 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front Propshaft universal joint worn front ()

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

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

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn rear ()

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

front wipers split

offside rear light unit damaged

Pass 9 Jul 2015 121,662 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 121,662 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 113,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight noise from both front wheels when rotated

Fail 9 Jun 2014 113,695 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight noise from both front wheels when rotated

Pass 14 Jun 2013 105,856 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear light unit is slightly damaged

Pass 21 May 2012 96,545 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 85,022 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 72,578 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 61,006 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 42,974 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 TZD is a 2005 Mazda B Series in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 TZD, 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 TZD registered?

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

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