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KS05 ULC

2005 Mazda B Series

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

198,192 mi
Last recorded198,192 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 ULC
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 198,192 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2025 198,192 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 17 May 2025 198,104 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2024 195,308 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot has pin hole

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

under body and pipes covered in a pretective coating

Pass 22 May 2023 192,359 miles

Nearside Front Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 May 2023 192,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 188,514 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 188,504 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2021 183,642 miles

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

fuel pipes slightly corroded

o/s/f and n/s/f inner wheel arches slightly corroded

Fail 15 May 2021 183,630 miles

Brake performance not tested brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

fuel pipes slightly corroded

o/s/f and n/s/f inner wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 11 May 2020 179,423 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2019 175,227 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 171,020 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 166,273 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 166,126 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 23 May 2016 159,998 miles

All brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 19 May 2015 153,246 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 146,176 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2014 146,176 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 133,300 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 133,300 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 124,209 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 118,654 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 95,260 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 72,857 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 72,857 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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KS05 ULC is a 2005 Mazda B Series in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 KS05 ULC, 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 ULC registered?

KS05 ULC is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is KS05 ULC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS05 ULC shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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