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OE05 WTD

2005 Mazda B Series

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

94,241 mi
Last recorded94,241 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 WTD
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 94,241 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2026 94,241 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 89,831 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 88,400 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 88,400 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 83,795 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 79,571 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 75,283 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 75,283 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front driveshaft oil seal leaking

Offside Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 70,544 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 70,544 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit (4.10 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 67,264 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 67,264 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Towbar component fractured Elec socket adrift (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 63,879 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2018 63,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 60,142 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 60,138 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn

Oil leak Cam box cover gasket

Pass 24 Jun 2016 52,104 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 52,074 miles

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint rear prop shaft front uj (2.4.G.4b)

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint rear prop shaft rear uj (2.4.G.4b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2015 47,544 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 43,180 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 43,180 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2013 38,469 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 38,469 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front prop shaft rear joint worn and has play in it.

Pass 11 May 2012 34,063 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 34,057 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight play in steering arm ball joints (various)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 31,944 miles

slight play in steering box arm

Pass 8 Sep 2010 26,810 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 26,810 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 19,639 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 19,639 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 13,572 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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OE05 WTD is a 2005 Mazda B Series in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 OE05 WTD, 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 OE05 WTD registered?

OE05 WTD is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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