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SV54 BWL

2005 Mazda B Series

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2024
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

124,449 mi
Last recorded124,449 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV54 BWL
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 124,449 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 123,634 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 123,634 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 117,699 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 117,699 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 113,435 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 113,435 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 108,017 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 108,017 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 102,665 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 98,754 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 95,160 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 95,160 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 90,556 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 90,556 miles

Rear fog lamp switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (1.3.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 82,341 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 82,291 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 76,708 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 76,708 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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SV54 BWL is a 2005 Mazda B Series in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SV54 BWL, 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 SV54 BWL registered?

SV54 BWL is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 20 January 2005.

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