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VK06 YYU

2006 Mazda B Series

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

92,743 mi
Last recorded92,743 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda B Series76,024 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 92,743 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at load sensor valve (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 92,726 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement temporary cap (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at compensator valve area (3.6.B.2c)

chassis corroding

Pass 19 Sep 2014 80,531 miles

all four breake pipes has paint on it can not be viwed.two front front steering arm slight play front pads low.

Pass 7 Oct 2013 75,943 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 75,933 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 7 Aug 2012 64,674 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 64,674 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 55,303 miles

damage to front no plate

Pass 14 Jul 2010 42,833 miles

exhaust clamp broken

Pass 8 Jul 2009 31,864 miles

refer also prior fail/advise 913323489136

Fail 8 Jul 2009 31,864 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

refer also prior fail/advise 913323489136

Fail 2 Jul 2009 31,754 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

windscreen damged

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 YYU is a 2006 Mazda B Series in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YYU, 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 YYU registered?

VK06 YYU is a 2006 Mazda B Series, first registered on 13 June 2006.

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