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SM06 VKJ

2006 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

128,306 mi
Last recorded128,306 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda B Series76,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM06 VKJ
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 128,306 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 123,764 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 116,588 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 116,588 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 108,588 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear towbar starting to corrode

Fail 16 Jul 2019 108,588 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear towbar starting to corrode

Pass 25 Jul 2018 102,471 miles

Nearside Front indicator damaged

Nearside Front steering idler, slight play

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside headlamp lens tarnishing

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside headlamp lens tarnishing

Fail 18 Jul 2018 102,471 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front indicator damaged

Nearside Front steering idler, slight play

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside headlamp lens tarnishing

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside headlamp lens tarnishing

Pass 13 Jul 2017 96,732 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 96,732 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported support strap (7.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 89,799 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 89,795 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 82,758 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 76,081 miles

Rear propshaft u/j slightly worn

Fail 17 Jul 2014 76,081 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear propshaft u/j slightly worn

Fail 26 Jul 2013 67,274 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

rear nudge bar loose

Pass 26 Jul 2013 67,274 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear nudge bar loose

Fail 11 Jul 2012 57,437 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 57,437 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 47,335 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 36,635 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 26 Jun 2009 26,627 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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SM06 VKJ is a 2006 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SM06 VKJ, 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 SM06 VKJ registered?

SM06 VKJ is a 2006 Mazda B Series, first registered on 27 June 2006.

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