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PJ05 SVL

2005 Mazda B Series

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

127,045 mi
Last recorded127,045 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 SVL
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 127,045 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

has corrosion under body, sills, chassis and suspension components but not considered excessive but getting more advanced

welding repairs covered in underseal

Pass 25 Apr 2025 113,370 miles

has corrosion under body, sills, chassis and suspension components but not considered excessive but getting more advanced

welding repairs covered in underseal

Fail 14 Apr 2025 113,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

has corrosion under body, sills and chassis but not considered excessive but getting more advanced

Pass 21 Jun 2023 102,291 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front crash bar/rad support (6.2.2 (d) (i))

has slight corrosion under body, sills, chassis

Pass 17 Jun 2022 95,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 95,229 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel pedal spongy (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 85,446 miles

front bumper corners corroded

rear exhaust strap corroded

slight corrosion brake pipes near lsv valve

Pass 29 May 2020 76,309 miles

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

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front panel is corroded .

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2020 76,309 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Front panel is corroded .

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 75,058 miles

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

Front panel is corroded .

Fail 17 May 2019 75,058 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front panel is corroded .

Pass 25 May 2018 74,570 miles

Front body cross member is corroded .

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

Fail 25 May 2018 74,570 miles

Nearside Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front body cross member is corroded .

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

Pass 25 May 2017 73,913 miles

Front cross box section is holed by corrosion .

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

Fail 25 May 2017 73,913 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To the rear flexible (3.6.B.2c)

Front cross box section is holed by corrosion .

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 73,065 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 71,260 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 71,260 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 68,622 miles

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

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Jul 2013 64,176 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2013 64,111 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 56,875 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 56,457 miles

Advise unable to get a good look at front pads.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 56,457 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Advise umable to get good look at front pads.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 44,835 miles

Nearside mirror glass broken

Fail 18 Nov 2009 37,254 miles

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 37,254 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 33,751 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 24,428 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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PJ05 SVL is a 2005 Mazda B Series in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 PJ05 SVL, 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 PJ05 SVL registered?

PJ05 SVL is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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