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LF05 NDV

2005 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

194,461 mi
Last recorded194,461 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 NDV
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2022 194,461 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fronts /rears/front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 183,089 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 167,907 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 167,907 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing Replaced complete light.. (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 166,495 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 166,495 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 162,307 miles

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter starting to perish

Fail 9 Nov 2018 162,307 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted aim.RS (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter starting to perish

Pass 3 Nov 2017 159,837 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 159,609 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 159,609 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2013 137,078 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 137,078 miles

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 109,627 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 94,752 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 26 May 2011 94,752 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 74,067 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 56,303 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 56,303 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2008 55,529 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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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LF05 NDV is a 2005 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LF05 NDV, 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 LF05 NDV registered?

LF05 NDV is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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