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SL05 KKV

2005 Mazda B Series

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

136,349 mi
Last recorded136,349 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 KKV
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2017 136,349 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Oil leak front ()

Fail 25 Aug 2017 136,349 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Oil leak front ()

Pass 3 May 2016 124,532 miles

Rear differential leaking and corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2016 124,529 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer band broken (7.1.1)

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load sensing valve to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Offside Rear light lense cracked

Rear differential leaking and corroded

both metal brake pipes at load sensing valve from front corroding

front brake pads are getting low

Pass 7 Apr 2015 115,011 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 107,198 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 107,196 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 97,275 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2012 91,360 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 91,360 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 82,629 miles

n/s/f steering idle arm silght play in ball oint

o/s/f inner cv boot deteriorated

Fail 27 Apr 2011 82,627 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

n/s/f steering idle arm silght play in ball oint

o/s/f inner cv boot deteriorated

Pass 26 Apr 2010 68,946 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 53,116 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 53,115 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front wiper blades slightly smearing

offside wing mirror is damaged (cracked)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 34,858 miles

front brake imbalance high

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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SL05 KKV 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 62.5%.

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 SL05 KKV, 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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SL05 KKV is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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