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VK06 ERV

2006 Mazda B Series

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

112,341 mi
Last recorded112,341 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda B Series76,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 ERV
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 112,341 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 110,941 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from limiter to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 99,397 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 99,379 miles

Central Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not tested (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 95,415 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 86,289 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 86,289 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 76,855 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 74,436 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 74,436 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2019 69,784 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 69,780 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 66,796 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 66,796 miles

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

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (4.5.4 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 62,370 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 62,370 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 58,588 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 58,491 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 55,656 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 51,109 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 51,109 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 47,917 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 39,152 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 30 Dec 2010 28,028 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 28,162 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 19,401 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 ERV is a 2006 Mazda B Series in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 ERV, 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 ERV registered?

VK06 ERV is a 2006 Mazda B Series, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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