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AP05 KUK

2005 Mazda B Series

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

55,109 mi
Last recorded55,109 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 KUK
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 55,109 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body covered in sealant

Pass 30 Jan 2021 55,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 55,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

intercooler split

under body corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2019 54,899 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 54,201 miles

Centre Exhaust Bracket Corroded

Chassis Corroded

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fuel pipes Corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front (1.7.5a)

Slight Bind from Front Brakes

Fail 18 Nov 2017 53,804 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Exhaust Bracket Corroded

Chassis Corroded

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fuel pipes Corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front (1.7.5a)

Slight Bind from Front Brakes

Pass 11 Nov 2016 46,219 miles

Front Brakes have slight bind

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 44,244 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 44,243 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 42,902 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 42,895 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 39,848 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 39,844 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 34,986 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 34,986 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 30,983 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 26,843 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

rear brakes apear sharp

Pass 22 Oct 2009 21,066 miles

Front bumper insecure

Pass 10 Nov 2008 15,819 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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AP05 KUK is a 2005 Mazda B Series in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AP05 KUK, 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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AP05 KUK is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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