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HX05 VNJ

2005 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

91,473 mi
Last recorded91,473 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 VNJ
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 91,473 miles

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

corrosion to underside of car

Pass 11 Oct 2024 89,767 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 88,785 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

slight corrosion to underside of car

Pass 11 Oct 2022 86,086 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 85,189 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 82,707 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 80,197 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 78,963 miles

Central Exhaust bracket broken.

Front Cross member/radiator mount corroded holed

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 77,473 miles

Centre exhaust strap corroded/broken but exhaust still adequately supported.

Front cross member corroded holed. Not structural.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 74,516 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 72,085 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre exhaust bracket/mount broken

windscreen damaged outside of swept area

Pass 2 Jun 2015 72,085 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust bracket/mount broken

windscreen damaged outside of swept area

Fail 28 May 2014 69,846 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 May 2014 69,846 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 May 2013 67,145 miles

Front tyres worn on inner and outer edges (possible tracking fault)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2012 65,044 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 65,044 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 56,065 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 56,065 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 52,153 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 48,314 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 48,314 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 44,206 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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HX05 VNJ is a 2005 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HX05 VNJ, 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 HX05 VNJ registered?

HX05 VNJ is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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The MOT history for HX05 VNJ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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