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BF05 LFK

2005 Mazda B Series

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

112,390 mi
Last recorded112,390 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 LFK
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 112,390 miles

Nearside Rear wing corroded not holed

Offside Front Inner arch corroded

Offside Front wing corroded not holed

Offside Rear wing corroded not holed

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner arch corroded

Nearside Front wing corroded not holed

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

body mount area corroded not excessive

Pass 17 Apr 2025 110,807 miles

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded engine bay area

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

Nearside Front inner arch corroded

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded no sharp edges

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded no sharp edges

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front inner arch corroded

Offside Front wheel arch corroded no sharp edges

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded no sharp edges

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 109,162 miles

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

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

general corrosion under body

Pass 24 Apr 2023 107,075 miles

Central exhaust bracket broken but still secure

Pass 15 Apr 2022 104,687 miles

GENERAL UNDER BODY CORROSION ON ALL COMPONENTS

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

Fail 7 Apr 2022 104,687 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded CENTRE FROM COMPENSATOR (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

GENERAL UNDER BODY CORROSION ON ALL COMPONENTS

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 101,228 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm LEFT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

UNDER BODY CORROSION IN PLACES NOT EXCESSIVE

Pass 28 Mar 2020 98,652 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracking but no leaks (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 94,601 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x3 (1.1.11 (c))

underbody corrosion

Fail 13 Mar 2019 94,601 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x3 (1.1.11 (c))

underbody corrosion

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 92,322 miles

Centre brake light partially working

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber getting weak

Offside Door mirror glass cracked - not obstructing view to rear

Fail 15 Mar 2018 92,323 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Front lower slam panel (6.1.B.2)

Centre brake light partially working

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber getting weak

Offside Door mirror glass cracked - not obstructing view to rear

Pass 27 Mar 2017 89,623 miles

Front registration plate cracked

Offside Rear Tyre 2.5mm at the lowest point

Pass 23 Mar 2016 87,999 miles

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

Rear tyres 3mm lowest point

Pass 18 Mar 2015 85,689 miles

Both front tyres uneven wear, OSF Tyre 2.5mm lowest point

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 85,689 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Both front tyres uneven wear, OSF Tyre 2.5mm lowest point

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 83,099 miles

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2013 78,400 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 78,400 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 71,203 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 62,210 miles

rear shackle bushes worn

seat belts front stick sometimes

wipers smear

Pass 17 Mar 2010 54,640 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 54,640 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 45,319 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 34,500 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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BF05 LFK is a 2005 Mazda B Series in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BF05 LFK, 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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BF05 LFK is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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