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PL05 WJE

2005 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

260,750 mi
Last recorded260,750 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 WJE
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2021 260,750 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Exhaust system insecure centre box hanger broke and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill sprayed yellow x2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced flat bed corroded along wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill sprayed yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced flat bed corroded along wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired pick up bed corroded and insecure (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired chassis corroded above leaf spring mounting bracket (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired pick up bed corroded and insecure (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front body quarter corroded

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill sprayed yellow x2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear light unit damage

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front body quarter corroded

Offside Rear light unit damage

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Pass 10 Aug 2020 257,802 miles

Exhaust mounting defective bracket slight corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear All spring eye bushes worn

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 249,238 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 249,238 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 240,566 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 228,393 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 211,024 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 211,019 miles

Centre Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 195,821 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 175,808 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 157,889 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 157,887 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 142,736 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 120,521 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 99,730 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 99,730 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 78,496 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 57,702 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 57,501 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 WJE is a 2005 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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