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KG05 ZST

2005 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

171,196 mi
Last recorded171,196 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG05 ZST
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 171,196 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2025 171,193 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 170,621 miles

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

Fuel pipes corroded

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

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

Fail 31 May 2024 170,608 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel pipes corroded

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

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

Pass 3 May 2023 170,130 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside - heavily cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle under body/chassis/suspension components all have onset of corrosion

Fail 2 May 2023 170,130 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside - heavily cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle under body/chassis/suspension components all have onset of corrosion

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 169,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake binding - not affecting decelerometer brake test

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both heavily cracked, no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under body, chassis and suspension components all have general onset of corrosion

Windscreen wiper blade defective rubbers split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 168,316 miles

Nearside Front Brake binding - not noticeable during decelerometer test

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

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

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

Vehicle under body/chassis has general onset of corrosion

Pass 1 Jul 2019 167,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake binding - not noticeable during decelerometer test

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

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

Underside of vehicle body, chassis and all components have onset of corrosion

Fail 28 Jun 2019 167,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake binding - not noticeable during decelerometer test

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres heavily cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside of vehicle body, chassis and all components have onset of corrosion

Pass 22 Jun 2018 167,004 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Underside of vehicle body, chassis and all suspension components have onset of corrosion

Fail 22 Jun 2018 167,004 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Underside of vehicle body, chassis and all suspension components have onset of corrosion

Pass 3 May 2017 166,078 miles

All tyres cracked and perishing

Brake pipes heavily greased preventing full inspection

Front brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside front brake has a slight bind

Nearside front tyre has a cut in tread area - not exposing cords

Underside of vehicle body and chassis showing signs of corrosion

Fail 3 May 2017 166,078 miles

All tyres cracked and perishing

Brake pipes heavily greased preventing full inspection

Front brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake has a slight bind

Nearside front tyre has a cut in tread area - not exposing cords

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Underside of vehicle body and chassis showing signs of corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2016 165,341 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 165,341 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 165,338 miles

Ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 163,704 miles

Offside Outer Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 163,704 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Outer Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 161,617 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

near side front wheel has a slight bind when turned by hand

Pass 6 Sep 2011 160,174 miles

front pads low

Pass 30 Sep 2010 158,713 miles

front discs starting to rust

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 24 Apr 2009 151,376 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 142,402 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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KG05 ZST is a 2005 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KG05 ZST, 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 KG05 ZST registered?

KG05 ZST is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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