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ML05 XTP

2005 Mazda B Series

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

48,524 mi
Last recorded48,524 miles
Recorded on23 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 XTP
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2022 48,524 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 48,524 miles

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 44,190 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake comp valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 22 May 2020 41,049 miles

Nearside Front front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both shackles at rear have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 39,377 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 39,377 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 37,034 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 37,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

windscreen wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 11 Apr 2017 35,565 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 34,582 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 33,483 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 32,330 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 32,330 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)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 31,286 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 30,315 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 30,315 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 24,629 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 24,629 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 18,995 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 14,310 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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ML05 XTP is a 2005 Mazda B Series in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ML05 XTP, 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 ML05 XTP registered?

ML05 XTP is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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