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AX05 LVH

2005 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

158,901 mi
Last recorded158,901 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 LVH
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 158,901 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

chassis and brake components heavily corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2024 152,686 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Sub-frame is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2024 152,686 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Sub-frame is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 146,196 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 140,594 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 140,510 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 135,161 miles

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

Front Front to rear fuel pipes heavily corroded

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Rear seats removed, seat belts not tested.

Pass 10 Jul 2020 129,793 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Limited damping observed (5.3.2 (b))

Rear seats removed, seat belts not inspected.

Pass 29 Jul 2019 123,043 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes at load sensing valve corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange to rear of catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamps fitted with aftermarket LED bulbs, beam just acceptable, no cleaning device or auto levelling fitted.

Pass 6 Aug 2018 155,236 miles

Aftermarket LED bulbs fitted to headlamps, beam pattern just acceptable

Exhaust emissions requirement only just met. 2.85m-1

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 115,153 miles

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

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

Aftermarket LED bulbs fitted to headlamps, beam pattern just acceptable

Exhaust emissions requirement only just met. 2.85m-1

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 105,264 miles

Aftermarket LED bulbs fitted to headlamps, beam pattern just acceptable.

Offside Front Brake binding slightly when turned by hand.

Fail 1 Aug 2017 105,264 miles

Aftermarket LED bulbs fitted to headlamps, beam pattern just acceptable.

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating Flickering (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake binding slightly when turned by hand.

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating Flickering (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 97,116 miles

Aftermarket HiD bulbs fitted to headlamps. Beam pattern just acceptable.

Both windscreen wiper blades worn/split

Fail 23 Jul 2016 97,090 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Aftermarket HiD bulbs fitted to headlamps. Beam pattern just acceptable.

Both windscreen wiper blades worn/split

Pass 29 Jul 2015 88,655 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 88,655 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 83,208 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 80,481 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 78,965 miles

Front brakes slight bind when turned by hand, may require maintenance or repair

Pass 5 Aug 2011 76,089 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 66,528 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 66,528 miles

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 60,990 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 55,599 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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AX05 LVH is a 2005 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AX05 LVH, 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 AX05 LVH registered?

AX05 LVH is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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