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R13 RAA

2005 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

169,996 mi
Last recorded169,996 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR13 RAA
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2022 169,996 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 164,234 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 155,299 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 144,020 miles

o/s/front brake binding

Fail 27 Sep 2018 144,020 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

o/s/front brake binding

Pass 5 Jul 2017 135,169 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2017 135,053 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Front Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 124,875 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 113,352 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 113,037 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 100,807 miles

chips in windscreen

front numberplate starting to delaminate

nearside and offside front brakes - slight fluctuation recorded on Roller Brake Tester

nearside and offside front tyre valves perishing

Pass 13 Jul 2013 87,127 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 87,012 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 69,016 miles

chassis and suspension arms - surface corrosion throughout

rear numberplate slightly insecure

slight noise from engine

Pass 11 Apr 2011 55,377 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 38,077 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 33,054 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 24,611 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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R13 RAA is a 2005 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R13 RAA, 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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R13 RAA is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 16 April 2005.

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