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BT55 KFJ

2005 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

127,280 mi
Last recorded127,280 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda B Series79,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 KFJ
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 127,280 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 127,280 miles

Central Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 123,054 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 123,054 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Fail 21 Dec 2023 121,219 miles

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 117,307 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 117,307 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 113,022 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 113,022 miles

All direction indicators not working o/s and n/s rear (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp o/s and n/s rear lights (4.2.3 (c))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2020 108,449 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 108,449 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 103,676 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 98,751 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 98,642 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle and close to load commentator (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 94,603 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play and offside (2.5.A.3c)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear axle pipes and front to rear by load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside front (3.6.B.2c)

windscreen has damage outside zone A but in my opinion not seriously affecting the drivers view

Fail 7 Dec 2017 94,603 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear axle pipes and front to rear by load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust back box band/bracket broken but system still adequately supported

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play and offside (2.5.A.3c)

windscreen has damage outside zone A but in my opinion not seriously affecting the drivers view

Pass 29 Nov 2016 89,890 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All Rear axle pipes and front to rear by load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside front (3.6.B.2c)

damage to windscreen outside zone A but in my opinion not seriously affecting the drivers view

one exhaust box bracket broken but system still adequateley suported

Pass 26 Nov 2015 85,982 miles

Damage to windscreen but not seriously not affecting drivers veiw

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 85,982 miles

Damage to windscreen but not seriously not affecting drivers veiw

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside front (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 82,518 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 77,423 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 72,838 miles

exhaust mounting band broken but sill susported

Pass 5 Feb 2011 62,864 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2011 62,864 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 50,811 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 39,746 miles

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

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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BT55 KFJ is a 2005 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BT55 KFJ, 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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BT55 KFJ is a 2005 Mazda B Series, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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