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VE05 CXA

2005 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,125 mi
Last recorded181,125 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 CXA
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 181,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 176,687 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 172,248 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 168,869 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 162,421 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 162,181 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

both rear shock absorber covers corroded

both rear tyres wearing on edges

brake pipe to rear flexi hose starting to corrode

offside front lower shock bush starting to deteriorate

offside rear light unit cracked but not showing white light

Pass 11 Jan 2017 153,404 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front outer (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front compensator to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres wearing close

offside front tyre wearing on inner edges

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (3.7.B.3)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 153,404 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front outer (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front compensator to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres wearing close

offside front tyre wearing on inner edges

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 145,204 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt idler ball joint (2.2.C.1c)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front outer (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 22 Dec 2015 145,204 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt idler ball joint (2.2.C.1c)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front outer (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 135,159 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 135,159 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 3 Jan 2014 115,079 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 97,966 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust system has a broken mounting strap but sill adequately supported

Pass 29 Dec 2011 75,725 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 61,868 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 46,960 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Jan 2010 46,960 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 31,409 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 27,386 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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VE05 CXA is a 2005 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VE05 CXA, 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 VE05 CXA registered?

VE05 CXA is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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