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FV05 NKC

2005 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

141,486 mi
Last recorded141,486 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 NKC
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 141,486 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 135,710 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play LINK (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 135,710 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play LINK (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 130,294 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 123,968 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 123,968 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 119,463 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2016 119,463 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 108,753 miles

N/s.of front screen damaged but not in "drivers view of road".

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 99,912 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 99,550 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 99,536 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 98,137 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 90,117 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 78,263 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 78,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 66,238 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 NKC is a 2005 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FV05 NKC, 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 NKC registered?

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

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