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KC05 XBB

2005 Mazda B Series

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

213,032 mi
Last recorded213,032 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC05 XBB
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 213,032 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2026 212,695 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 201,191 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching wearmarkers (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Lower section of light lens damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching wearmarkers (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jul 2025 201,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged flexible to rigid brake pipe bracket adrift (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching wearmarkers (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching wearmarkers (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 198,958 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Fail 21 May 2024 198,791 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear insecure (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety corroded brake pipe (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Spare tyre defective flat

offside rear lamp lens damaged .

unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 15 Dec 2023 195,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2023 194,522 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 188,727 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front foot brake has very slight lag

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear body tub repaired with tape

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

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

aux belts splitting

Fail 6 Dec 2022 188,726 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

1l oil on pre check oil level just over min

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front brake has very slight lag

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear body tub repaired with tape

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

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively near min requirements (6.1.6 (a))

Rear hand brake nearing min requirements

aux belts in very poor condition slit

Pass 18 Nov 2021 182,453 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 265 70 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Front service brake lagging very slightly

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear bed repaired with tape

Offside Rear service brake lagging very slightly

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

aux belts poor condition

cam belt due every 60 months or 60000 miles

oil level 25% above min

Fail 17 Nov 2021 182,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 265 70 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Front service brake lagging very slightly

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear bed repaired with tape

Offside Rear service brake lagging very slightly

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

aux belts poor condition

cam belt due every 60 months or 60000 miles

oil level 25% above min

Pass 12 Nov 2020 176,395 miles

Front both head lamp aims on min requirements

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lens repaire tape (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

aux belts poor condition

clutch fluid very low

Fail 12 Nov 2020 176,395 miles

Front both head lamp aims on min requirements

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lens repaire tape (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

aux belts poor condition

clutch fluid very low

Pass 23 Nov 2019 168,261 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavy underseal also been extensive weilded in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

tow bar been weilded

Fail 9 Oct 2019 168,242 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish bone bush excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp gard sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting panel under rad (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back wishbone bush excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket fractured front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Towbar with an unsafe modification to primary components poor repair to tow bar mount to chassis (6.1.6 (g) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

poor repair o/s chassis by front leaf spring mount

Pass 17 Jun 2019 163,779 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 163,779 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 148,747 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at the rear near load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre is worn on the inner edge unevenly

Offside Rear light lens cracked

both rear shock absorber covers quite rusty

plastic film over both headlamps but not effecting beam pattern

rear of the vehicle chassis is quite rusty

slight play in the n/s steering idler

small stone chips in front windscreen

Fail 15 Jun 2018 148,747 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at the rear near load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre is worn on the inner edge unevenly

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear light lens cracked

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both rear shock absorber covers quite rusty

plastic film over both headlamps but not effecting beam pattern

rear of the vehicle chassis is quite rusty

slight play in the n/s steering idler

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 15 Jun 2017 135,915 miles

Body has slight corrosion both front (6.1.B.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both rear shock covers rusty

front cross member is quite rusty

o/s rear light lens cracked

slight free play detected at the steering wheel

vehicles chassis is a little rusty

Pass 15 Jun 2016 125,242 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r light lens is cracked

Fail 15 Jun 2016 125,242 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front inner (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/r light lens is cracked

Pass 18 Jun 2015 112,422 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 112,139 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 99,755 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear propshaft,rear u/j worn

Pass 7 Jun 2013 87,402 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 May 2012 76,557 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 65,662 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 53,724 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 40,656 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 40,656 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 28,606 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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KC05 XBB is a 2005 Mazda B Series in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 KC05 XBB, 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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KC05 XBB is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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