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FV05 XKB

2005 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,147 mi
Last recorded159,147 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 159,147 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 153,163 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 153,163 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 149,226 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2018 149,226 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 144,841 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 144,841 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 141,651 miles

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

exhaust bracket broken

Fail 22 Mar 2016 141,651 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

exhaust bracket broken

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 140,250 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 140,250 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 137,607 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Apr 2013 132,024 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 132,024 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 131,266 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 122,816 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 114,511 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 102,458 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 XKB is a 2005 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 XKB, 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 XKB registered?

FV05 XKB is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is FV05 XKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV05 XKB shows 18 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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