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WG05 BVC

2005 Mazda B Series

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

129,413 mi
Last recorded129,413 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 BVC
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 3 May 2023 129,413 miles

Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury inadequte repairs to corroded load area (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pip[e (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded compensator to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected behind bumper cross panel and inner wing panel (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected behind bumper cross panel and inner wing panel (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cross brace member above spare wheel (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 127,553 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear bothpipes corroded over tank (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 125,404 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wall cracking

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 120,133 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2020 120,130 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure box brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering front body mount area behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 117,254 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 113,182 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion appearing to underside

Fail 11 Apr 2018 113,180 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded behind rear spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of compensator (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion appearing to underside

Pass 3 May 2017 110,939 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Side repeater slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 110,871 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged nearside and offside (4.1.D.1e)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Side repeater slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 107,310 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion and offside front (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush and offside rear (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 107,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion and offside front (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush and offside rear (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 101,929 miles

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

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to chassis rails/cross members

Fail 15 Apr 2015 101,923 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to chassis rails/cross members

nearside front tyre very badly worn on edges

offside front tyre badly worn on edges

offside rear fog lamp damaged

Pass 9 Apr 2014 90,502 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 90,502 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 23 Apr 2013 74,439 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 56,848 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake disc,s pitted

wipers poor

Fail 2 Apr 2012 56,848 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake disc,s pitted

wipers poor

Pass 27 Apr 2011 40,665 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust silencer bracket rusted away

slight pitting to front brake disc,s

Fail 27 Apr 2011 40,665 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust silencer bracket rusted away

slight pitting to front brake disc,s

Pass 19 Apr 2010 33,467 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres slightly worn on the edges

Pass 24 Apr 2009 28,707 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Apr 2009 28,705 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 23,479 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Apr 2008 23,477 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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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WG05 BVC is a 2005 Mazda B Series in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 WG05 BVC, 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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WG05 BVC is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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