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SB05 VHZ

2005 Mazda B Series

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,663 mi
Last recorded85,663 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 VHZ
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2016 85,663 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' wiper mark (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 85,463 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported brackets broken (7.1.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Braking system leaking axle brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' wiper mark (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 61,881 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jul 2015 61,881 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers window inop

Pass 1 Sep 2014 58,257 miles

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

both front tyres starting to split

front brake discs pitted(inside)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 53,865 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 49,106 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 44,232 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2010 37,201 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2010 37,201 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 30,537 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 21,828 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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SB05 VHZ is a 2005 Mazda B Series in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SB05 VHZ, 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 SB05 VHZ registered?

SB05 VHZ is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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