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VT55 EHO

2006 Mazda B Series

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

154,490 mi
Last recorded154,490 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda B Series76,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVT55 EHO
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 154,490 miles

Offside Rear Chassis corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2023 146,391 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 146,351 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible Both rear u bolts/clamps both sides (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective Holder/Bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 137,281 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rears (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 137,071 miles

Central Prop shaft joint excessively worn prop joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rears (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 130,687 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 130,497 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 123,790 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 123,639 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe ends (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both bulbs showing incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 116,522 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 116,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 107,435 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 98,146 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

centre exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2016 89,659 miles

brake pipe from load sensor valve to flexi slightly corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2015 80,845 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 80,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 73,672 miles

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2014 73,672 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2013 66,404 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 58,437 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Spare wheel lose in holder

Fail 7 Feb 2012 58,437 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Spare wheel lose in holder

Pass 1 Feb 2011 48,867 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 48,867 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 35,686 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 35,684 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 25,862 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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VT55 EHO is a 2006 Mazda B Series in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VT55 EHO, 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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VT55 EHO is a 2006 Mazda B Series, first registered on 14 February 2006.

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