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RE05 VAD

2005 Mazda B Series

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

148,285 mi
Last recorded148,285 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 VAD
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 148,285 miles

Front cross member corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front floor corrosion

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Rear chassis corrosion

Pass 4 Jun 2025 138,439 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

offside inner front arch corroded

play in steering linkage drop arm linkages

Fail 4 Jun 2025 138,439 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

offside inner front arch corroded

play in steering linkage drop arm linkages

Pass 31 May 2024 131,034 miles

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

Offside Front outer plate corroded next to brake pipe

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced next to brake pipes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 May 2024 130,867 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced next to shocker (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front outer plate corroded next to brake pipe

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced next to brake pipes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 122,662 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2023 122,358 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 May 2022 115,043 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 115,031 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2021 108,128 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s front headlamp lences opaque

Fail 1 Jun 2021 107,993 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn top and bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn top and bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working AND MISSING (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer cv joint worn

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

o/s and n/s front headlamp lences opaque

Pass 15 Jun 2020 100,215 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2020 100,215 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 13 May 2019 91,377 miles

front brake imbalance

Fail 13 May 2019 91,377 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

front brake imbalance

Pass 10 Jun 2018 82,670 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2018 82,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2017 78,069 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 78,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 75,790 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 73,365 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 70,623 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 67,121 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 59,899 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 59,899 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 May 2011 50,093 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 43,514 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 36,948 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 29,605 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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RE05 VAD is a 2005 Mazda B Series in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 RE05 VAD, 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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RE05 VAD is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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