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RN55 LYX

2006 Mazda B Series

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

198,575 mi
Last recorded198,575 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda B Series76,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN55 LYX
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 198,575 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2026 198,572 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 189,165 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2025 189,160 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2024 176,039 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Visible (1.1.11 (c))

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Sides (5.3.2 (c))

Handbrake Travel

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

Under Vehicle General Surface Rust

Fail 15 Jan 2024 176,014 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Both Sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Visible (1.1.11 (c))

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides Slightly Cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner Tie Rod Has Play, Advise to Change Soon (Both Sides) ()

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Sides (5.3.2 (c))

Handbrake Travel

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

Under Vehicle General Surface Rust

Pass 9 Jan 2023 160,557 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Visible (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides Cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both Sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Sides Slightly Deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Handbrake Slight Travel

Spare Tyre Worn on Edge

Under Vehicle + Steering/Suspension Components General Rust

Pass 13 Jan 2022 145,865 miles

(All steering and suspension component corroded)

Central Exhaust mounting defective BRACKET

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

under vehicle corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2021 142,547 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective BRACKET (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front TYRE OUT OF SHAPE 3.8MM

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

Offside Front TYRE OUT OF SHAPE 3.00MM

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 136,460 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 22 Jan 2019 126,220 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2019 126,138 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 113,632 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 101,902 miles

covers & shields fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2016 90,698 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 77,251 miles

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

o/s/f tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Jan 2014 60,417 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 46,388 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 38,867 miles

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 24 Jan 2011 30,669 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 23,441 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 16,606 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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RN55 LYX is a 2006 Mazda B Series in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RN55 LYX, 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 RN55 LYX registered?

RN55 LYX is a 2006 Mazda B Series, first registered on 24 January 2006.

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