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VU06 CVL

2006 Mazda B Series

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

114,236 mi
Last recorded114,236 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda B Series76,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 CVL
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 114,236 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Dec 2020 114,236 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 106,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2019 106,823 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2018 98,287 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2018 98,286 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component leaking box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 90,251 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal box (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2017 90,251 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal box (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 80,221 miles

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

front steering arms ,links etc , have slight play ,

Pass 26 Oct 2015 68,812 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Oct 2015 68,808 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear into load comp (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear into load comp (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from load comp into rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 66,418 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak from rear diff

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 66,418 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak from rear diff

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 61,487 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

slight play in steering arms

Fail 18 Oct 2013 61,487 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

slight play in steering arms

Pass 3 Dec 2012 55,658 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 52,021 miles

both front brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 1 Dec 2011 52,015 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 11 Nov 2010 44,410 miles

centre exhaust silincer support broken

Pass 24 Nov 2009 39,025 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 24,053 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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VU06 CVL is a 2006 Mazda B Series in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VU06 CVL, 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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VU06 CVL is a 2006 Mazda B Series, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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