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NL05 XZE

2005 Mazda B Series

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

126,164 mi
Last recorded126,164 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 XZE
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 126,164 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 121,403 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 118,150 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 113,843 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 113,843 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 107,539 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 100,546 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2016 100,457 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 94,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 88,415 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 78,838 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 75,386 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 69,871 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front exhaust mounting corroded off.

Fail 3 Apr 2012 69,871 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front exhaust mounting corroded off.

Pass 31 Mar 2011 63,232 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

New front to rear brake pipe crossing over and hitting other pipes.

Pass 16 Mar 2010 55,768 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 46,132 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 46,132 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 36,159 miles

silincer band rotten & should be replaced

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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NL05 XZE is a 2005 Mazda B Series in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NL05 XZE, 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 NL05 XZE registered?

NL05 XZE is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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