2005 Mazda B Series 2.5L Diesel · LS05 KPE
2005 Mazda B Series (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 May 2005. Recorded mileage 194,312 miles. MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA B SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 194,312 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LS05 KPE Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2026
- 194,312 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS05 KPE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mazda B Series (LS05 KPE) between July 2008 and August 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 19 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
LS05 KPE Mileage History
- 18/07/200829,544 mi
- 23/07/200945,977 mi+16,433 mi
- 27/07/201058,543 mi+12,566 mi
- 27/07/201058,543 mi
- 24/08/201177,090 mi+18,547 mi
- 30/08/201177,239 mi+149 mi
- 25/08/201283,638 mi+6,399 mi
- 31/08/201395,999 mi+12,361 mi
- 05/09/2014105,686 mi+9,687 mi
- 04/09/2015120,257 mi+14,571 mi
- 07/09/2016128,429 mi+8,172 mi
- 01/06/2017138,070 mi+9,641 mi
- 24/01/2018149,034 mi+10,964 mi
- 25/01/2018149,051 mi+17 mi
- 27/12/2018160,149 mi+11,098 mi
- 27/12/2018160,179 mi+30 mi
- 09/01/2020165,020 mi+4,841 mi
- 13/02/2021166,875 mi+1,855 mi
- 12/02/2022173,799 mi+6,924 mi
- 29/12/2022182,040 mi+8,241 mi
- 20/12/2023187,036 mi+4,996 mi
- 02/09/2025187,477 mi+441 mi
- 02/09/2025187,477 mi
- 14/08/2026194,274 mi+6,797 mi
- 19/08/2026194,312 mi+38 mi
Average of roughly 9,110 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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