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PL05 KND

2005 Mazda B Series

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

189,079 mi
Last recorded189,079 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 KND
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2020 189,079 miles

All four wheel arches corroded covered in tape

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 176,225 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load sensing

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

all 4 wheel arches corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2018 172,631 miles

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

wheel arches corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2017 165,703 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 165,703 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 159,022 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 159,022 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush INNER BUSHES (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush INNER BUSHES (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2015 147,593 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 135,592 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 135,592 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 122,939 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 122,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 108,030 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 108,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 91,657 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 91,657 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 77,236 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 66,508 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 66,508 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 50,848 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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PL05 KND is a 2005 Mazda B Series in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PL05 KND, 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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PL05 KND is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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