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SA05 ZDS

2005 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,762 mi
Last recorded84,762 miles
Recorded on29 May 2012
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA05 ZDS
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2012 84,762 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front to rear fuel pipes slightley corroded

Fail 24 May 2012 84,759 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

front to rear fuel pipes slightley corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2011 75,444 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 75,444 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 59,616 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 59,378 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 41,075 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 40,843 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

o/s wiper rubber split

Pass 31 Mar 2008 22,231 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 22,231 miles

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

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

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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SA05 ZDS is a 2005 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SA05 ZDS, 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 SA05 ZDS registered?

SA05 ZDS is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is SA05 ZDS safe to buy?

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