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VO06 VVB

2006 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

48,555 mi
Last recorded48,555 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda B Series76,024 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO06 VVB
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 48,555 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust bracket damaged. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Under side of vehicle corroded.

Pass 3 Nov 2022 47,918 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play & slight play in steering joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box strap rusted away (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 47,646 miles

Exhaust mounting defective strap rusted away on exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 46,998 miles

Front slight play in steering joints

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust box strap rusted away

Pass 7 Oct 2019 46,706 miles

Central exhaust box mounting strap rusted away

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

slight play in front steering joints

Pass 6 Nov 2018 46,269 miles

Central exhaust box strap rusted away

slight play in steering joints

Pass 2 Nov 2017 44,735 miles

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

Front play in steering joints

Offside Front bumper damaged

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 44,735 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Front play in steering joints

Offside Front bumper damaged

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 42,097 miles

Front no plate cracked

exhaust box clamp rusted away

Fail 7 Oct 2016 42,097 miles

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

Front no plate cracked

exhaust box clamp rusted away

Pass 2 Oct 2015 41,560 miles

Centre exhaust box strap rusted away

Pass 23 Feb 2015 40,492 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 37,187 miles

exhaust centre box strap seriously corroded

slight crack offside mirror glass

Pass 19 Feb 2013 33,017 miles

centre exhaust box strap corroded

slight crack offside mirror glass

Pass 16 Feb 2012 28,950 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 21,436 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 16,703 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 VVB is a 2006 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VO06 VVB, 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 VVB is a 2006 Mazda B Series, first registered on 15 March 2006.

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