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RN05 OTV

2005 Mazda B Series

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

116,229 mi
Last recorded116,229 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN05 OTV
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2017 116,229 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 114,151 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked leaf spring broken. (2.4.B.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

bonnet will not close.

front bumper missing.

Pass 25 Oct 2016 105,684 miles

chassis rusting

Pass 3 Aug 2015 101,594 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 101,594 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 89,587 miles

both front tyres wearing low on edges

exhaust corroded

front brake pads wearing low

front disc worn

pin hole in o/s/f cv boot

pin hole n/s/f cv boot

Pass 30 Jul 2013 76,251 miles

exhaust corroded

front cv boots age cracking

front tyres wearing low on edges

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 30 Jul 2013 76,251 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust corroded

front cv boots age cracking

front tyres wearing low on edges

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 18 Jul 2012 64,241 miles

exhaust corroded

front cv boots age cracking

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 25 Jul 2011 53,588 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front anti-roll bar link rubber bushes slightly age cracking

front pads wearing low

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 17 Jul 2010 44,799 miles

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

Oil leak

front pads wearing low

slight age cracking to front and rear suspension rubbers

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 20 Jul 2009 34,989 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

slight damage to o/s/r lamp unit

slight wear on front tyre edges

Pass 29 Jul 2008 25,925 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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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RN05 OTV is a 2005 Mazda B Series in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RN05 OTV, 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 RN05 OTV registered?

RN05 OTV is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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