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SP05 UZA

2005 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

111,163 mi
Last recorded111,163 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 UZA
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 111,163 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 83,001 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2017 82,702 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 17 Oct 2016 70,317 miles

Offside chassis coated in underseal

all brake pipes coated in grease

Fail 13 Oct 2016 70,264 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

all brake pipes coated in grease

Fail 3 May 2016 70,211 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded PIPE FROMLOAD SENSE VALVE TO REAR FLEXI (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded TWO PIPES FROM FRONT TO LOAD SENSE VALVE (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings CHASSIS IN FRONT OF REAR SPRING MOUNTING (6.1.B.2)

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

TWO FRONT TO REAR FUEL PIPES HEAVILY CORRODED BUT NOT LEAKING

Pass 13 May 2015 69,060 miles

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

Chassis corroded/deteriorating.

Fail 11 May 2015

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Chassis corroded/deteriorating.

Pass 17 Apr 2014 66,454 miles

both front brake pipes have surface corrosion

both front outer cv boots starting to perrish and split

front to rear metal brake pipes have surface corrosion

metal brake pipes across rear axle have surface corrosion

Fail 17 Apr 2014 66,451 miles

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

both front brake pipes have surface corrosion

both front outer cv boots starting to perrish and split

front to rear metal brake pipes have surface corrosion

metal brake pipes across rear axle have surface corrosion

Pass 7 May 2013 58,268 miles

both front brake pipes have surface corrosion

both rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

front to rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

Pass 2 May 2012 48,640 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 39,566 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 29,798 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 21,711 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 14,638 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 14,638 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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SP05 UZA is a 2005 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SP05 UZA, 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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SP05 UZA is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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