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SW05 GKV

2005 Mazda B Series

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,397 mi
Last recorded103,397 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 GKV
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2019 103,397 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 94,648 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 94,645 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 85,625 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

unable to fully inspect brake pipes, coated in underseal

Fail 13 Mar 2017 85,625 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure broken (2.4.G.1)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

unable to fully inspect brake pipes, coated in underseal

Pass 15 Jul 2016 82,900 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 76,767 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 71,410 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 67,066 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 59,518 miles

slight oil dampness at power steering box.

various fuel pipes corroded.

various other brake pipes and hoses corroded.

Fail 14 Jun 2012 59,343 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight oil dampness at power steering box.

various fuel pipes corroded.

various other brake pipes and hoses corroded.

Pass 21 Jun 2011 48,333 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 38,753 miles

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

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

both front wiper blades torn

slight play at nearside steering idler

windscreen scratched

Fail 14 Jun 2010 38,753 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

both front wiper blades torn

slight play at nearside steering idler

windscreen scratched

Pass 22 Jun 2009 32,562 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 32,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 26,254 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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SW05 GKV is a 2005 Mazda B Series in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SW05 GKV, 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 SW05 GKV registered?

SW05 GKV is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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