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SV05 EBJ

2005 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

190,507 mi
Last recorded190,507 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 EBJ
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2014 190,507 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 174,721 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 174,704 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 162,128 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 150,332 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 127,746 miles

front tyres worn on outside edges

Pass 5 Mar 2009 103,657 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2009 103,632 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 80,244 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 80,219 miles

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

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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SV05 EBJ is a 2005 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SV05 EBJ, 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 SV05 EBJ registered?

SV05 EBJ is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 10 March 2005.

Is SV05 EBJ safe to buy?

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