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PL05 MFP

2005 Mazda B Series

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,166 mi
Last recorded73,166 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 73,166 miles

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

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

front wings corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2024 70,633 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 68,375 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 68,375 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded load compensating valve to rear flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 65,860 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2022 65,846 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2x nails ()

Pass 6 Sep 2021 64,328 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 61,298 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 58,227 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 53,420 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 49,431 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 49,411 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 45,072 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 45,070 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 41,435 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 37,549 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 33,477 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 33,477 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 28,796 miles

nearside front tyre cracking on inner side wall

Pass 9 Aug 2011 23,019 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 19,384 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 15,849 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 15,849 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 10,540 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 MFP is a 2005 Mazda B Series in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PL05 MFP, 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 PL05 MFP registered?

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

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