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HW05 KOV

2005 Mazda B Series

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

72,275 mi
Last recorded72,275 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW05 KOV
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 72,275 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 72,213 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 68,921 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 68,830 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Apr 2024 65,461 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Apr 2024 65,461 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Apr 2023 61,592 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Apr 2022 57,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Apr 2021 54,695 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2021 54,695 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 52,984 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 52,350 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Apr 2019 52,350 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear Load Valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear Load Valve (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Apr 2018 51,529 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 48,683 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 48,683 miles

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)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 44,699 miles

front brake pads low?

Fail 15 Apr 2016 44,699 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working osr (1.3.2b)

front brake pads low?

Pass 10 Apr 2015 40,758 miles

Nearside Front Outter CV Gater Starting to perish

Nearside Front Top Ball Joint Gater Starting to perish

Offside Front Outter CV Gater Starting to perish

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 36,304 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 32,042 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 32,042 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 27,544 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 22,813 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 7 Apr 2011 22,813 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 18,172 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 12,922 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 8,560 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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HW05 KOV is a 2005 Mazda B Series in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 HW05 KOV, 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 HW05 KOV registered?

HW05 KOV is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is HW05 KOV safe to buy?

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