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KB05 ZZA

2005 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

168,877 mi
Last recorded168,877 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB05 ZZA
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 168,877 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2023 168,877 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 158,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022 158,352 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 146,965 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 137,062 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 137,062 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 126,780 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 115,238 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 115,238 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 105,418 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 97,036 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 96,944 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 88,885 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 79,312 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 71,784 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 63,544 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 53,445 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 45,948 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 36,462 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 28,583 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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KB05 ZZA is a 2005 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KB05 ZZA, 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 KB05 ZZA registered?

KB05 ZZA is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 30 August 2005.

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