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ST55 XGD

2006 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2025
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

60,135 mi
Last recorded60,135 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda B Series76,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST55 XGD
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 60,135 miles

under side poor and rusty

Fail 5 Jan 2024 60,131 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

under side poor and rusty

Pass 9 Jan 2023 57,151 miles

Extensive surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 9 Jan 2023 57,145 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Body mount (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Extensive surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 17 Dec 2021 52,148 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

signs of welding to front cross member, aand patch work under body and bonnet, heavily undersealed

Pass 4 Feb 2021 51,942 miles

Front cross member / radiator support corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded out with prescribed area

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front shockabsorber casing corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

all suspension components heavily corroded

all welding repairs covered with thick underseal

Fail 29 Jan 2021 51,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front cross member / radiator support corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded out with prescribed area

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front shockabsorber casing corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

all suspension components heavily corroded

all welding repairs covered with thick underseal

Fail 7 Jan 2021 51,832 miles

Exhaust system insecure front mount detached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at nearside rear shocker mount (2 places) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at offside rear spring eye mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

all body mounts corroded

all suspension components heavily corroded

front crossmember/radiator support corroded

nearside front inner wing corroded, out with prescribed areas

nearside front shocker corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2019 49,809 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Towbar fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Towbar fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

all body to chassis mounting areas corroded

all suspension components showing heavy corrosion

front crossmember corroded radiator support

main chassis showing corrosion

poss timing belt due

Fail 30 Jul 2019 49,808 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Towbar fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Towbar fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

all body to chassis mounting areas corroded

all suspension components showing heavy corrosion

front crossmember corroded radiator support

main chassis showing corrosion

poss timing belt due

Pass 30 Jul 2018 48,008 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front cross member corroded

underside of vehicle and suspension components heavily corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2018 48,001 miles

Brake hose excessively damaged rear ferrule (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front cross member corroded

underside of vehicle and suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2017 46,451 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 46,451 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load sensing valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 43,382 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 43,382 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported tail pipe (7.1.1)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)

all exhaust supports badley corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 37,634 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2015 37,634 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 33,880 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 28,373 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 28,373 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 23,356 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 23,356 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 17,950 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 17,949 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 13,948 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 10,091 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 10,091 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e) DANGEROUS

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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ST55 XGD is a 2006 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 ST55 XGD, 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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ST55 XGD is a 2006 Mazda B Series, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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