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MV05 FKW

2005 Mazda B Series

Maroon Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

115,416 mi
Last recorded115,416 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 FKW
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2019 115,416 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 28 Nov 2018 105,193 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear behind fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 98,269 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2017 98,269 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 15 Dec 2016 92,660 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2016 92,660 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 86,838 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 86,838 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 81,596 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2014 81,596 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2013 71,877 miles

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 11 Dec 2013 71,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2012 56,929 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 56,927 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 49,918 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 49,918 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 44,947 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 38,267 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 38,267 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 31,234 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 31,234 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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MV05 FKW is a 2005 Mazda B Series in Maroon with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 MV05 FKW, 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 MV05 FKW registered?

MV05 FKW is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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