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YY55 HJV

2006 Mazda B Series

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

183,944 mi
Last recorded183,944 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda B Series76,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 HJV
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 183,944 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both chassis legs are suffering from corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sills suffering from corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sills suffering from corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Slight power steering fluid leak

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

Fail 20 Nov 2020 183,940 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both chassis legs are suffering from corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sills suffering from corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sills suffering from corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Slight power steering fluid leak

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

Pass 21 May 2019 167,624 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis rail inner within prescribed area of rear body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 167,624 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail near shock absorber upper mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake effort low

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis rail inner within prescribed area of rear body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 21 May 2018 145,482 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak at output shaft seal (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 15 May 2018 145,482 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill at body mounting [chalked] (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play pitman arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill at body mounting [chalked] (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis holed at body mounting [chalked] (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis holed at body mounting [chalked] (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Steering box has a slight oil leak at output shaft seal (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 12 May 2017 125,908 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring examinable components

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring examinable components

Offside Front Shock Absorber has little or no rebound damping effect

Fail 11 May 2017 125,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported Pipe clamp corroded through and detached (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Silencer support strap corroded through and detached (7.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From Load sensing valve to axle flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi AND LEAKING (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring examinable components

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring examinable components

Offside Front Shock Absorber has little or no rebound damping effect

Pass 12 May 2016 116,783 miles

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

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

Steering pivot point has slight play all (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 2 May 2016 116,777 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering pivot point has slight play all (2.2.B.1g)

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 22 Apr 2015 106,833 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 106,833 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2014 92,550 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 92,544 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 78,976 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 78,976 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 78,266 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2011 73,457 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2011 73,457 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 68,922 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 53,357 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 32,724 miles

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

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

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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YY55 HJV 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 59.1%.

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 YY55 HJV, 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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YY55 HJV is a 2006 Mazda B Series, first registered on 2 February 2006.

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