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VK06 ERO

2006 Mazda B Series

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,137 mi
Last recorded129,137 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda B Series76,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 ERO
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2022 129,137 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 128,319 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 126,107 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 126,107 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 114,953 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 114,783 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember in two places (5.3.6 (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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember in two places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 101,854 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 88,106 miles

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

front brake inbalance on limit

Fail 4 Oct 2017 88,056 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 75,137 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 74,979 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front crossmember both sides (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 59,570 miles

Both rear tyres 80% worn

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 44,215 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 29,162 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 29,162 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

fuel flap release mechanism inop

Pass 30 Nov 2012 27,755 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 25,110 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 25,110 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Fail 30 Nov 2010 22,578 miles

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 30 Nov 2010 22,578 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 19,800 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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VK06 ERO is a 2006 Mazda B Series in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VK06 ERO, 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 VK06 ERO registered?

VK06 ERO is a 2006 Mazda B Series, first registered on 12 April 2006.

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