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VK06 YYO

2006 Mazda B Series

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,149 mi
Last recorded120,149 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda B Series76,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 120,149 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 113,638 miles

Central Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 113,517 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 105,456 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 96,759 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Generally all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2023 96,758 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached Detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Generally all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 87,983 miles

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

offside headlamp slightly loose

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 11 Feb 2022 87,976 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

offside headlamp slightly loose

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Feb 2021 78,486 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 705 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play pitman arm worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering drop arm worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust box mounting bracket broken

Fail 12 Feb 2021 78,481 miles

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

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))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 705 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play pitman arm worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering drop arm worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust box mounting bracket broken

Pass 12 Feb 2020 64,469 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 64,469 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 54,223 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 30 Aug 2019 54,223 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 39,893 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 May 2018 39,888 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust clamp broken.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 May 2017 37,255 miles

Exhaust centre box support strap is broken.

Unable to see the front brake pads.

Pass 4 May 2016 33,991 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 33,991 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 31,194 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 29,052 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 26,069 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 23,336 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 May 2011 18,361 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 15,936 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 15,900 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 13,250 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 YYO is a 2006 Mazda B Series in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 YYO, 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 YYO is a 2006 Mazda B Series, first registered on 26 April 2006.

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