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VO06 VUY

2006 Mazda B Series

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

136,592 mi
Last recorded136,592 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda B Series76,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO06 VUY
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2023 136,592 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed due fuel lick (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2022 118,572 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 110,128 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play IDLER GEAR (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 110,126 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 81% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play IDLER GEAR (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 103,579 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2020 103,576 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 98,450 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 91,718 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 845,847 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 84,547 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle pipes corroded at outer end both (3.6.B.2c)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended fog light not working on trailer plug (1.9.4)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 79,140 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front and both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 79,052 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear and rear load valve to flexy (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front and both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 73,856 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 73,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 68,338 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 62,059 miles

o/s/f brake sticking slightly

Fail 18 Jan 2012 54,731 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 54,731 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 47,442 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 47,442 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 39,345 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 31,113 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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VO06 VUY is a 2006 Mazda B Series in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VO06 VUY, 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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VO06 VUY is a 2006 Mazda B Series, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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