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KB55 ZBV

2006 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

65,089 mi
Last recorded65,089 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda B Series76,024 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB55 ZBV
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 65,089 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

nearside and offside front outer drive shaft c.v boots perished

Pass 10 Feb 2025 64,443 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

exhaust strap corroded and part detached

Pass 12 Feb 2024 63,869 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system and brackets corroded

nearside and offside front floor sections corroded (structural)

Pass 9 Feb 2023 63,094 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

exhaust center bracket corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2022 62,001 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 61,115 miles

front suspension units worn

rear foot and handbrake slightly grabbing

Pass 7 Feb 2020 60,312 miles

rear foot brake slightly grabbing

Pass 31 Jan 2019 58,688 miles

front brake pads showing signs of wear

Pass 5 Feb 2018 56,749 miles

centre/rear exhaust silencer mounting bracket/strap corroded

front brake pads look around half worn

slight oil loss

Pass 31 Jan 2017 54,057 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 51,920 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 49,776 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 4 Feb 2014 47,116 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 5 Feb 2013 44,661 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 42,379 miles

offside / nearside rear tyres worn on inner outer edges

offside and nearside front tyre closse to legal limit on 2mm

Fail 2 Feb 2012 42,379 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

offside / nearside rear tyres worn on inner outer edges

offside and nearside front tyre closse to legal limit on 2mm

Pass 25 Jan 2011 39,400 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 36,224 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 2 Feb 2010 36,214 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

offside and nearside rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 2 Feb 2009 32,017 miles

rear tyres worn inner outer edges

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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KB55 ZBV is a 2006 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KB55 ZBV, 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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KB55 ZBV is a 2006 Mazda B Series, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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