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KA05 BHE

2005 Mazda B Series

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

220,762 mi
Last recorded220,762 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA05 BHE
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2022 220,762 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 220,762 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 220,662 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 206,027 miles

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))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 206,027 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 196,778 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2019 196,778 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm fractured (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 188,764 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides to brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 182,066 miles

front propshaft universal joint has play center and rear have rust in the bearings and need attetion

Fail 14 Mar 2017 181,821 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x2 beside fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve to rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front propshaft universal joint has play center and rear have rust in the bearings and need attetion

Pass 21 Mar 2016 173,663 miles

Nearside Front wheel feels to have a slight wheel bind.

Nearside Rear tyre tread 2.5mm-3mm and has a nail.

Offside Rear tyre tread 2-2.5mm.

both headlights produce a weak beam pattern.

brake pipes corroded. (through out)

front number plate slightly deteriorated.

rocker cover has a slight leak.

Fail 19 Mar 2016 173,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge massively worn. (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front wheel feels to have a slight wheel bind.

Nearside Rear tyre tread 2.5mm-3mm and has a nail.

Offside Front tyre is badly perished, and shoulders slightly worn.

Offside Rear tyre tread 2-2.5mm.

both headlights produce a weak beam pattern.

brake pipes corroded. (through out)

front number plate slightly deteriorated.

rocker cover has a slight leak.

Pass 27 Mar 2015 164,898 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Fail 25 Mar 2015 164,898 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Fail 12 Mar 2014 157,694 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 157,694 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 139,469 miles

centre exhaust mount

Fail 13 Mar 2013 139,447 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

centre exhaust mount

Pass 26 Sep 2011 130,917 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 124,814 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 118,104 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 115,035 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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KA05 BHE is a 2005 Mazda B Series in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 KA05 BHE, 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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KA05 BHE is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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