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NU05 VVE

2005 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

94,663 mi
Last recorded94,663 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 VVE
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 94,663 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 94,615 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front hanger and body mount outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 93,718 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills heavily corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floor pans (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front cross member holed but not part of prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle covered in wax oil restricting full inspection

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced complete (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 93,589 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills heavily corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floor pans (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front cross member holed but not part of prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle covered in wax oil restricting full inspection

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced complete (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 72,887 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 72,887 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 71,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 71,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe leaking main pipe (7.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 70,597 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 70,593 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main steel pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear axle steel pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring hanger/chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring/ chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 67,633 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 67,633 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 60,940 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 60,840 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 55,363 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 51,941 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 48,919 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 45,747 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 42,227 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 42,227 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 39,088 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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NU05 VVE is a 2005 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 NU05 VVE, 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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NU05 VVE is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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