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K12 OAN

2005 Mazda B Series

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

166,062 mi
Last recorded166,062 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK12 OAN
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 166,062 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2025 166,048 miles

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

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 160,565 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 158,271 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 155,584 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 152,475 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 144,578 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 144,571 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside 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 Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 131,957 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 117,080 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 110,855 miles

205/80/R16/104S. All 8mm.

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 101,403 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 79,948 miles

205/80/R16/104S. All 8mm.

Pass 6 Oct 2014 71,230 miles

205/R16/8pr.All 3mm.

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 66,978 miles

205/R16C/8PR/110Q. OF 5 OR 5 NR 4 NF 5mm.

Pass 12 Oct 2012 62,008 miles

205/R16C/8PR/110Q. OF 6 OR 6 NR 5 NF 5mm.

Tow socket rear fog lamp inoperative.

Fail 12 Oct 2012 62,008 miles

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

205/R16C/8PR/110Q. OF 6 OR 6 NR 5 NF 5mm.

Tow socket rear fog lamp inoperative.

Pass 14 Oct 2011 53,238 miles

205/R16/8PR. All 8mm.

Pass 28 Sep 2010 33,049 miles

Brake pipes covered with grease not allowing full inspection

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

Fail 28 Sep 2010 33,048 miles

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

Brake pipes covered with grease not allowing full inspection

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 28,403 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all tyres perished

exhaust mouting deteriorated

recommend grease brake pipes

Pass 14 Oct 2008 22,339 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 22,339 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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K12 OAN is a 2005 Mazda B Series in Grey 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 K12 OAN, 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 K12 OAN registered?

K12 OAN is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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