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FV55 VVW

2006 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

189,193 mi
Last recorded189,193 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda B Series76,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 VVW
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 189,193 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material LSV area (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 185,893 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 181,830 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 178,942 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 174,521 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 171,906 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 166,252 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 159,214 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 153,468 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 144,108 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 138,749 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 138,748 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2014 137,109 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 137,108 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 120,989 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

liner over load deck

Fail 4 Apr 2013 120,989 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

liner over load deck

Pass 4 Apr 2012 97,464 miles

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

small chip in windscreen in zone b

Pass 7 Apr 2011 75,908 miles

small chips in windscreen

Pass 2 Apr 2010 52,667 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 31,363 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 31,533 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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FV55 VVW is a 2006 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FV55 VVW, 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 FV55 VVW registered?

FV55 VVW is a 2006 Mazda B Series, first registered on 2 February 2006.

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The MOT history for FV55 VVW shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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