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RA05 NJE

2005 Mazda B Series

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,084 mi
Last recorded155,084 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 NJE
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 155,084 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 155,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 141,760 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2022 141,760 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 128,573 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2021 128,547 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering idler (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 121,763 miles

Offside Front Service brake slight bind

Fail 24 Mar 2020 121,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake slight bind

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 116,977 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 116,973 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Under side of vehicle dirty

Pass 13 Mar 2018 110,700 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 104,123 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 92,144 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 81,302 miles

front tyres worn edges

fuel flap cover loose

nsr lamp damaged

Fail 2 Mar 2015 81,271 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn edges

fuel flap cover loose

nsr lamp damaged

Pass 18 Sep 2013 60,174 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 45,822 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 45,788 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 42,775 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 38,405 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 38,405 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 35,001 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 35,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 26,362 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 26,362 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre worn thin on outer edge

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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RA05 NJE is a 2005 Mazda B Series in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RA05 NJE, 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 RA05 NJE registered?

RA05 NJE is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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