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PE05 VZC

2005 Mazda B Series

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

81,910 mi
Last recorded81,910 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 VZC
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 81,910 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle components corroded throughout

Fail 20 Sep 2018 81,910 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front cross member/chassis area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle components corroded throughout

Pass 21 Sep 2017 78,982 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion behind front bumper (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion body mount behind front bumper (6.1.B.2)

corrosion to various underside prescribed area but not considered excessive

rear diff casing leaking

Pass 27 Sep 2016 75,659 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 70,542 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 62,924 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

spare tyre flat

Fail 22 Sep 2014 62,924 miles

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

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

spare tyre flat

Pass 20 Sep 2013 54,549 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 47,801 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 47,801 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 35,517 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 26,681 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 16,987 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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PE05 VZC is a 2005 Mazda B Series in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PE05 VZC, 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 PE05 VZC registered?

PE05 VZC is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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