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FV05 JZE

2005 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,716 mi
Last recorded44,716 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 JZE
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 44,716 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Radiator support panel heavily corroded

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

Underside of vehicle corroded including associated steering, suspension and brake components but not seriously weakened at this time

Pass 11 Nov 2024 44,436 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Radiator support panel corroded

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

Underside of vehicle corroded including steering, suspension and braking components but not seriously weakened at this time

Fail 8 Nov 2024 44,436 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Central Exhaust mounting defective WELD (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Radiator support panel corroded

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

Underside of vehicle corroded including steering, suspension and braking components but not seriously weakened at this time

Pass 13 Nov 2023 43,996 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

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

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle including brake, steering and suspension components

Fail 13 Nov 2023 43,996 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle including brake, steering and suspension components

Pass 10 Nov 2022 43,291 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 42,652 miles

Front Lower Radiator cross member corroded at ends

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing taped up (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 42,415 miles

Front Lower Radiator cross member corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Casing taped up (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 40,323 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Cross member corroded/holed

Front Tyres slightly worn on outer edges

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing taped up (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 38,526 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has slight wear to outside edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 38,521 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has slight wear to outside edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Oct 2017 37,788 miles

Nearside Front seat belt buckle casing taped up

Nearside Rear Lamp lens slight damage

Fail 9 Oct 2017 37,788 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Silencer support bracket broken off (7.1.1)

Nearside Front seat belt buckle casing taped up

Nearside Rear Lamp lens slight damage

Offside Front Brake dragging slightly (not showing on meter)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 36,971 miles

Exhaust silencer strap deteriated

Offside Front Slight drag on brake not showing on meter

Unable to view front brake pads

Pass 6 Oct 2015 35,007 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 33,339 miles

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

n/s seat belt buckle cover taped repaired

n/s/f tyre unevenly worn

n/s/r body and lamp slight damage

Fail 8 Oct 2014 33,339 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

n/s seat belt buckle cover taped repaired

n/s/f tyre unevenly worn

n/s/r body and lamp slight damage

Pass 4 Oct 2013 31,013 miles

n/s seatbelt buckle cover taped up

rear fog light repaired with tape/ties

slight damage to n/s/r light

very slight front brake bind

Fail 8 Oct 2012 27,410 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/r light lens slightly damaged

rear fog light body damaged

Pass 8 Oct 2012 27,410 miles

n/s/r light lens slightly damaged

rear fog light body damaged

Pass 15 Sep 2011 23,793 miles

n/s/r light lens slightly damaged

Fail 9 Sep 2011 23,757 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/r light lens slightly damaged

tailgate handle broken

Fail 1 Oct 2010 20,210 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 20,210 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2009 16,890 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 16,890 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 11,492 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 JZE is a 2005 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JZE, 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 JZE registered?

FV05 JZE is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 23 June 2005.

Is FV05 JZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV05 JZE shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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