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HJ05 JZT

2005 Mazda B Series

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

166,804 mi
Last recorded166,804 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 JZT
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 166,804 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear chassis corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2025 166,789 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded behind fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear chassis corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2024 155,849 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear chassis corrosion

Pass 18 Dec 2023 147,311 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2023 147,307 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting AND OFFSIDE FRONT X-MEMBER HOLED/CORRODED (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BRAKE PIPES TO COMPENSATOR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 138,902 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front front x member corroded

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

Rear rear fog lamp loose

exhaust box strap corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2021 131,367 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 122,514 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2020 122,490 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 113,662 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 108,964 miles

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

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

all four tyres perished

Pass 19 Jun 2017 105,039 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2017 105,039 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 102,148 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 99,373 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 25 Jun 2015 79,373 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Mar 2015 96,693 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 80,094 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 65,101 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 58,699 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 49,739 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 39,469 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 30,890 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 30,887 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 22,279 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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HJ05 JZT is a 2005 Mazda B Series in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 HJ05 JZT, 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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HJ05 JZT is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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