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CR55 ETX

2006 Mazda B Series

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

148,065 mi
Last recorded148,065 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda B Series76,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCR55 ETX
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 148,065 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play idler joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

nearside front end floor corroded

offside front end floor corroded

repairs to rear axle casing and weeping oil

Fail 23 Jul 2025 148,054 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner and outer boots split apart (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner and outer boots split apart (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play idler joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

nearside front end floor corroded

offside front end floor corroded

repairs to rear axle casing and weeping oil

Pass 24 Jun 2024 122,407 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play idler joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front end floor corroded

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front end floor corroded

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

repairs to rear diff casing

Fail 14 Jun 2024 122,407 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached both bushes (Dangerous) (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached both bushes (Dangerous) (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

repairs to rear diff casing

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play idler joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front end floor corroded

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front end floor corroded

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 105,350 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 103,084 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

rust on front floors

rust on rear springs

temporary repair on n/s headlight

Fail 28 Jan 2021 103,060 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 102,317 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 101,910 miles

All four tyres cracked on outer sidewall but not down to ply

Front wheels binding slightly.

Heavy surface corrosion on various points under vehicle

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

off side front back plate insecure

off side front to rear fuel pipe corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2018 101,910 miles

All four tyres cracked on outer sidewall but not down to ply

Front wheels binding slightly.

Heavy surface corrosion on various points under vehicle

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

off side front back plate insecure

off side front to rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2017 100,338 miles

all tyres cracking

fuel lines corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2015 95,304 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 88,717 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play osf nsf steering idlers

spare tyre flat

Pass 25 Jan 2013 79,616 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 79,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 71,879 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 62,701 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 42,839 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 30,143 miles

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

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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CR55 ETX is a 2006 Mazda B Series in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2006 Mazda B Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 76,024 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 CR55 ETX, 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 20 years old, this Mazda B Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CR55 ETX registered?

CR55 ETX is a 2006 Mazda B Series, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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