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VK06 YYN

2006 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

119,319 mi
Last recorded119,319 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda B Series76,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 YYN
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2022 119,319 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from load valve to axle (1.1.11 (c)) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Underbody has corrosion in various places/components

Pass 20 Sep 2021 114,146 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from load valve to axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 114,139 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))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced 2nd body mount behind wheel excess corrosion .ALL WELDS MUST BE FULLY SEAM WELDED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail/cross member, close to tow bar mounting, excess corrosion, ALL WELDS MUST BE FULLY SEAM WELDED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced 2nd body mount behind wheel excess corrosion, ALL WELDS MUST BE FULLY SEAM WELDED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached link missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from load valve to axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 99,840 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 99,803 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 83,062 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 83,057 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure silencer clamp insecure (8.1.1 (b) (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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Seat belt missing center rear seat belt jammed under seat unable to inspect (7.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system above fuel tank front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 73,129 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 73,129 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure mounting band broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 68,582 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 61,314 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 55,250 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 46,579 miles

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 20 May 2014 42,924 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 36,515 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 31,636 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 26,156 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 21,577 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 17,031 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 YYN is a 2006 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YYN, 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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VK06 YYN is a 2006 Mazda B Series, first registered on 19 May 2006.

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