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MBL 12

2006 Mazda B Series

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

51,593 mi
Last recorded51,593 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda B Series76,024 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBL 12
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 51,593 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 48,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 46,704 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 44,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 42,539 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play idler arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 39,925 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 37,926 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 35,649 miles

Front wiper blades split but still clears windscreen

Rear exhaust silencer mounting strap deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2017 32,028 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 28,852 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 25,386 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 20,515 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 20,515 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 18,548 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 16,566 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 16,566 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 13,190 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 10,088 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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MBL 12 is a 2006 Mazda B Series in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MBL 12, 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 MBL 12 registered?

MBL 12 is a 2006 Mazda B Series, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is MBL 12 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MBL 12 shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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