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KS05 JBE

2005 Mazda B Series

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

211,027 mi
Last recorded211,027 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 JBE
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 211,027 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play Both front inners (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 211,027 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure broke off at rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side/brake light (4.2.3 (c))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play Both front inners (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 17 Apr 2019 194,687 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both front inner steering arms (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 194,687 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible damaged/cracked (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both front inner steering arms (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 184,843 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 184,834 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 174,969 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 174,969 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 163,417 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 157,844 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 147,793 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 147,292 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 136,170 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 123,361 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 123,360 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 107,992 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 92,983 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 79,633 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 59,806 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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KS05 JBE is a 2005 Mazda B Series in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KS05 JBE, 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 KS05 JBE registered?

KS05 JBE is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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