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AE55 HBL

2005 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

153,960 mi
Last recorded153,960 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 HBL
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 153,960 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 150,801 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 148,215 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides - dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides - chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 148,204 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by anchor bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross-member ( radiator support ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 145,363 miles

Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross-member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides - dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 145,339 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged inner arch corroded brake pipe insecure (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged inner arch corroded brake pipe insecure (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Metal fuel pipes corroded

Mil light inoperative

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both front brakes (1.2.1 (f))

spare wheel loose

Pass 22 Mar 2022 141,852 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross-member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 138,197 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 138,194 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 138,188 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 134,529 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 130,871 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross-member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing manufactured 2003 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 130,871 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross-member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing manufactured 2003 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 126,435 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 126,435 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded now leaking after brake test (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 119,793 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 110,801 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes at load sense valve (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance hole in lens (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 May 2016 110,801 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes at load sense valve (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance hole in lens (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 103,380 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2015 103,335 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 95,151 miles

n/s door mirror damaged

Fail 14 Aug 2013 95,151 miles

Centre Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s door mirror damaged

Pass 5 Jul 2012 84,050 miles

slight n/side front bumper damage

Fail 19 Jun 2012 84,047 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

slight bumper damage n/side front

Pass 11 Jun 2011 73,772 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 73,772 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 63,924 miles

front number plate slightly cracked

Pass 5 Feb 2009 43,839 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 43,839 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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AE55 HBL is a 2005 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 AE55 HBL, 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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AE55 HBL is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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