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SD56 TLF

2006 Mazda B Series

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

107,093 mi
Last recorded107,093 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda B Series76,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD56 TLF
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 107,093 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 107,092 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture At l S value (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 99,823 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 93,123 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 93,064 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 84,381 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front seat belt slightly slow to retract

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over various front and rear suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 80,496 miles

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 17 May 2019 80,496 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 75,539 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 75,539 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all to and from load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 May 2017 67,779 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 May 2016 62,561 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at load sense valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 May 2015 61,075 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Apr 2014 57,406 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 57,406 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 52,389 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 49,596 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 22 Nov 2010 45,853 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s front brake mechanism sticking slightly.

Pass 24 Sep 2009 38,513 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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SD56 TLF 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 SD56 TLF, 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 SD56 TLF registered?

SD56 TLF is a 2006 Mazda B Series, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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