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SM06 VXX

2006 Mazda B Series

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

110,836 mi
Last recorded110,836 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda B Series76,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM06 VXX
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 110,836 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 105,623 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2022 105,581 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 101,112 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 96,230 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 91,827 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 87,171 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive radiator crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 85,632 miles

Front registration plate damaged.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak at front axle.

o/s mirror glass damaged.

Fail 8 Jul 2013 85,630 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Front registration plate damaged.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak at front axle.

o/s mirror glass damaged.

Pass 18 Jul 2012 79,280 miles

Front registration plate damaged.

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak at front axle.

o/s mirror glass damaged.

Fail 17 Jul 2012 79,280 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Front registration plate damaged.

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak at front axle.

o/s mirror glass damaged.

Pass 15 Jul 2011 74,969 miles

Front registration plate damaged.

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

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

n/s front indicator lens damaged.

o/s & n/s front tyre worn on outer edge.

o/s mirror glass cracked.

Fail 13 Jul 2011 74,969 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Front registration plate damaged.

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

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

n/s front indicator lens damaged.

o/s & n/s front tyre worn on outer edge.

o/s mirror glass cracked.

Pass 14 Jul 2010 67,866 miles

Both front tyres wearing close to limit on outer edges

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

Offside inner CV boot split

Pass 9 Jul 2009 54,112 miles

Nearside front bumper trim insecure

Offside front drive shaft inner CV boot split

Fail 7 Jul 2009 54,110 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside front bumper trim insecure

Offside front drive shaft inner CV boot split

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 VXX is a 2006 Mazda B Series in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 VXX, 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 VXX registered?

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

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