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AE05 BXR

2005 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,141 mi
Last recorded158,141 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 BXR
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 158,141 miles

extensive welding repairs carried out on both front inner wings near body mounts and painted with sealer. offside rear lower pick up body holed

Pass 20 May 2025 154,049 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

previous repairs covered in underseal

underbody corrosion soft and holed in non prescribed areas

Fail 15 May 2025 154,049 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

previous repairs covered in underseal

underbody corrosion soft and holed in non prescribed areas

Pass 2 May 2024 148,940 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 148,786 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner panel rusted away within next to mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Inner panel rusted away within next to mounting point (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 144,220 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 139,259 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 139,259 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 134,119 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 134,115 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 128,571 miles

both front tyres are wearing on outer edges

chassis rails are corroded

nearside front brake has a slight fluctuation

nearside front brake hose has rub marks on it

Pass 6 Nov 2018 119,439 miles

corrosion on chassie rails

slight rub marks on n/s/f brake flexi hose / spare wheel missing / slight leak on front diff

Pass 12 Oct 2017 111,576 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 111,570 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 103,194 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 92,808 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 82,591 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 69,897 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front diff oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 29 Aug 2012 58,883 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 337,704 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 40,415 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 34,139 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 34,060 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 26,267 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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AE05 BXR is a 2005 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 AE05 BXR, 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 AE05 BXR registered?

AE05 BXR is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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