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DE56 EXG

2006 Mazda B Series

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

188,508 mi
Last recorded188,508 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda B Series76,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 EXG
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 188,508 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective insecure, not clipped on correctly (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive front and rear differentials (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop slight play into transfer case (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear drum brakes grinding during RBT

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel also felt at both front wheels (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2022 188,506 miles

Headlamp aim not tested due to obvious defective lenses (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective insecure, not clipped on correctly (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive front and rear differentials (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop slight play into transfer case (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear drum brakes grinding during RBT

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel also felt at both front wheels (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 188,364 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front o/s + n/s Front Floors Corroded But Not Likely To Cause Injury

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x Across rear axel (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff Pinion Oil Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 184,738 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inside both front wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

corroded exhaust system

Pass 15 Jan 2020 182,281 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 182,280 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside number plate light is dim

Pass 23 Jan 2019 174,453 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 169,430 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 166,092 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

corrosion to brake pipes(both front to rear,o/s/r to n/s/r and o/s/f)

rear prop shaft joint excessively worn

Fail 16 Nov 2016 166,083 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum level below minimum and steering noisy (2.3.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear and o/s/r to n/s/r and osf (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside headlight deteriorated

Offside headlight deteriorated

Rear prop shaft joint excessively worn

Pass 27 Nov 2015 161,886 miles

Offside Front slight corrosion to brake pipe

Pass 12 Jun 2014 158,229 miles

Advise FUEL pipes front to rear x2 corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 150,089 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 150,089 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 117,425 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 95,600 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 63,391 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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DE56 EXG is a 2006 Mazda B Series in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 DE56 EXG, 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 DE56 EXG registered?

DE56 EXG is a 2006 Mazda B Series, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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