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HG05 ANU

2005 Mazda B Series

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,086 mi
Last recorded132,086 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 ANU
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2026 132,086 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Tubular X member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

Pass 8 Apr 2022 128,268 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front beam pattern close to min requirements

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 128,265 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit max 0.90 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front mirror glass missing

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 121,741 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE CLOSE TO MIN REQUIREMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.6MM MIN REQUIREMENT 205 16 c (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH EDGES NEARING MIN REQUIREMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM CLOSE TO MIN REQUIREMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Rear HAND BRAKE NEARING MIN REQUIREMENTS

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

aux belts cracking/loose

engine oil 50%

spare tyre missing

Pass 16 Apr 2020 115,886 miles

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

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

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

rear of the vehicles chassis is quite rusty

small stone chips in front screen

Fail 15 Apr 2020 115,886 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted corrosion sharp edges (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

rear of the vehicles chassis is quite rusty

small stone chips in front screen

Pass 15 Apr 2019 107,390 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear number plate damaged

small stone chips to front windscreen

vehicles chassis is a little rusty

Fail 4 Apr 2019 107,388 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear number plate damaged

small stone chips to front windscreen

vehicles chassis is a little rusty

Pass 3 Apr 2018 98,308 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight play in the steering idler arm ball joint

small stone chips in front windscreen

Fail 28 Mar 2018 98,308 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

slight play in the steering idler arm ball joint

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 15 Mar 2017 87,782 miles

both front outer cv boots are cracking and perishing

both front tyres are wearing low on the edges

both rear indicators are quite white

both rear light lens cracked

rear number plate is damaged

slight play in both front lower shock absorber bushes

small stone chips in front windscreen

vehicle exhaust emissions are quite high

vehicles chassis is getting quite rusty

Pass 14 Mar 2016 80,292 miles

both front lower ball joint dust boots are perishing

both front outer cv boots are perishing

exhaust center mount is broken

slight play in the n/s/f wheel bearing

small stone chips in front windscreen

vehicles chassis is a little rusty

Pass 10 Apr 2015 72,796 miles

both front outer cv boots are cracking and perishing

rear of the vehcile chassis is a little rusty

stome chips in the front windscreen

Pass 18 Mar 2014 64,609 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 59,109 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 51,067 miles

engine is leaking oil from the oil filter

Pass 15 Mar 2011 44,385 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 38,521 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 31,219 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 21,468 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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HG05 ANU is a 2005 Mazda B Series in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HG05 ANU, 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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HG05 ANU is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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