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SM06 VXY

2006 Mazda B Series

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

186,846 mi
Last recorded186,846 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda B Series76,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM06 VXY
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 186,846 miles

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

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

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

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 180,718 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 180,718 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm mounting has an unsafe modification bolt snapped on upper ball joint (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 180,683 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember body mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury body tub (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis bump stop (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear chassis starting to corroded

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 175,139 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rad surport (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear body panel holed

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 175,126 miles

Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember under radiator (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis at spring mounting (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis at spring mounting by fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 171,595 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 171,552 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 164,124 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 158,303 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 158,303 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 142,531 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 129,785 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 129,782 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 118,075 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 118,072 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 105,869 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 91,544 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 82,600 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 73,421 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 64,878 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 57,085 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 46,227 miles

Silencer Support Bracket Rusting Through

Pass 8 Jun 2009 33,651 miles

Rear Tyres Nearing Limit

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 VXY is a 2006 Mazda B Series in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 VXY, 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 VXY registered?

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

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