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RS05 SAN

2005 Mazda B Series

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

141,716 mi
Last recorded141,716 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRS05 SAN
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 141,716 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 141,670 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Central Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear slight oil leak

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 133,375 miles

Nearside Rear Upper position lamp tempory repair

Fail 27 May 2017 133,357 miles

Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 May 2016 124,638 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 114,132 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 107,617 miles

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

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

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

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

differential oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2013 95,598 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 95,598 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 83,118 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2011 71,957 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 71,957 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 60,720 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 60,720 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 48,108 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 37,811 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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RS05 SAN is a 2005 Mazda B Series in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 RS05 SAN, 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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RS05 SAN is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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