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FV05 DTK

2005 Mazda B Series

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

62,045 mi
Last recorded62,045 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 DTK
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 62,045 miles

Rear indicators flashing faster than front

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

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 5 Dec 2024 58,396 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

corrosion on underside of vehicle

exhaust mount has been modified

Fail 29 Nov 2024 58,396 miles

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

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

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear pipe at rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

corrosion on underside of vehicle

exhaust mount has been modified

Pass 28 Nov 2023 54,638 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear box has been wired up (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front cross member around rad mountings and body mountings corroded

offside rear light lens damaged

Pass 2 Dec 2022 51,944 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 51,898 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting main chassis going all along radiator holder strap, marked in yellow chalk Holes showing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting next to suspension arm (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over including all suspension components front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 51,879 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 51,741 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 51,736 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit1.0 actual1.58 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster faulty (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 50,434 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 50,433 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 48,694 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 46,922 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer wall

Fail 17 Aug 2017 46,922 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer wall

Pass 22 Aug 2016 40,485 miles

Propshaft centre bearing bush deteriorated

centre rear exhaust mounting, clamp bracket broken

Pass 12 May 2015 31,320 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust silencer strap deteriorated

Fail 11 May 2015 31,320 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust silencer strap deteriorated

Pass 26 Jun 2014 22,710 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 22,660 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 22,528 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 21,354 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 21,350 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 19,756 miles

nearside front wiper blade split.

Fail 22 Apr 2010 19,756 miles

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside front wiper blade split.

Pass 30 Apr 2009 18,010 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 12,966 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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FV05 DTK is a 2005 Mazda B Series in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FV05 DTK, 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 FV05 DTK registered?

FV05 DTK is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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The MOT history for FV05 DTK shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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