MAZDA B SERIES2005 · 2.5L Diesel

The 2005 Mazda B Series passed its most recent MOT on 17 February 2022 at 164,899 miles, yet the same-day failure on 17 February 2022 at 164,894 miles for excessive offside front upper suspension arm ball joint and bush wear, plus excessively worn front lower shock absorber bushes, shows the roadworthiness was marginal. The maintenance trend is worsening. Corrosion across the chassis, integral body structure, seat belt anchorage, and suspension spring mountings has persisted since at least 2019, with brake pipe corrosion noted in every test from 2019 onwards. Recorded mileage rose from 130,881 in February 2019 to 164,899 by February 2022, an average near 11,300 miles per year over that span and above the lifetime average of roughly 7,852. The jump from 154,631 in February 2021 to 164,899 in February 2022 alone accounts for over 10,000 miles. No MOT data exists beyond February 2022, leaving the vehicle's status unverified for over four years relative to today's date of 16 July 2026. A buyer must physically inspect the offside front upper suspension arm ball joint and inner bushes, and both front lower shock absorber bushes, given the 2022 failure. The tester flagged binding-free but corroded brake pipes coated in grease across all rounds; examine for active leakage or flange thinning. Steering box free play at the wheel in 2019 and 2020 warrants a pit inspection of the steering box and drop arm. Structural corrosion requires close assessment. The 2022 test recorded whole-chassis corrosion not weakened, integral structure corrosion with rigidity intact, and rear suspension spring mounting corrosion. Previous owners applied grease to brake pipes rather than renewing them, suggesting deferred consumable work. Verify the outer sill seat belt anchorage and rear leaf spring brackets for progression since the last test.