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KC55 LWU

2006 Mazda B Series

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,216 mi
Last recorded132,216 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda B Series76,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC55 LWU
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2017 132,216 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 127,383 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main brake pipes unable to inspect full condition of pipes due to various components obscuring view (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise remove wheel for further inspection of inner pad (3.5.1g)

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four ()

exhaust deteriorated

high level brake light inop

under body of vehicle is covered in mud

Fail 28 Oct 2016 127,383 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main brake pipes unable to inspect full condition of pipes due to various components obscuring view (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise remove wheel for further inspection of inner pad (3.5.1g)

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four ()

exhaust deteriorated

high level brake light inop

Pass 6 Nov 2015 118,912 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Oct 2015 118,912 miles

Nearside Front Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light (6.1.C.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Feb 2015 110,896 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 110,896 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 98,559 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 88,880 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 78,425 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 67,773 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 57,508 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 45,593 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 45,593 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres have small cuts in tread

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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KC55 LWU is a 2006 Mazda B Series in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KC55 LWU, 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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What year was KC55 LWU registered?

KC55 LWU is a 2006 Mazda B Series, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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