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FV54 ZZP

2005 Mazda B Series

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

122,660 mi
Last recorded122,660 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 ZZP
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2020 122,660 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2020 122,655 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front 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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 101,541 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2019 101,534 miles

Emissions not tested due to exc low oil (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 94,360 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 94,354 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 78,363 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2017 78,361 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 66,711 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 66,711 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 61,617 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

centre brake lamp inop

Fail 26 Jan 2015 61,617 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

centre brake lamp inop

Pass 23 Jan 2014 58,164 miles

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

front discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 9 Jan 2013 54,365 miles

front discs corroded on inner faces

Fail 9 Jan 2013 54,365 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 30 Jan 2012 49,052 miles

front discs corroded on inner faces

spare tyre flat

Fail 30 Jan 2012 49,052 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs corroded on inner faces

spare tyre flat

Pass 26 Jan 2011 42,894 miles

front discs slightly corroded on inner faces

some LED lamps not working in high level brake lamp

Pass 28 Jan 2010 36,016 miles

air conditioning pipe broken

n/s/r tyre on 3.5mm

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

some LED`s not working in high level brake lamp

Pass 30 Jan 2009 30,032 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 30,032 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 24,345 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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FV54 ZZP is a 2005 Mazda B Series in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 FV54 ZZP, 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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FV54 ZZP is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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