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VK05 JPX

2005 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

92,807 mi
Last recorded92,807 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 JPX
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 92,807 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 92,807 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 89,385 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 89,385 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 87,031 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 87,031 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 85,012 miles

Offside Rear slight damage to bumper

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 85,012 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear slight damage to bumper

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 81,540 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 81,540 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 76,736 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 72,649 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 72,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 68,998 miles

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

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

Offside Rear bumper slight damage

Pass 23 Feb 2015 63,180 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 54,332 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 52,435 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge

offside rear bumper slight damage

offside rear lower quarter panel slight damage

offside rear tyre worn inner and outer edges

offside rear upper quarter panel / wheel arch slight damage

Fail 9 Mar 2013 52,416 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge

offside rear bumper slight damage

offside rear lower quarter panel slight damage

offside rear tyre worn inner and outer edges

offside rear upper quarter panel / wheel arch slight damage

Pass 17 Mar 2012 50,420 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge

offside rear bumper slight damage

offside rear quarter panel slight damage

offside rear tyre worn outer edge

Pass 8 Mar 2011 47,676 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 44,025 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 36,129 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 27,890 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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VK05 JPX is a 2005 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VK05 JPX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK05 JPX registered?

VK05 JPX is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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The MOT history for VK05 JPX shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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