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LB55 FFG

2006 Mazda B Series

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

163,649 mi
Last recorded163,649 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda B Series76,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 FFG
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 163,649 miles

Exhaust clamp deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 158,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush ALL (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 152,232 miles

265/70/15 front tyres close to lagal limit

Pass 25 Jul 2022 148,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Number plate lights dull

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 148,825 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear number plate lights dull

Pass 5 Jul 2021 140,023 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 132,577 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2020 132,395 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all lights (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

brake pipes rusting in places

Pass 2 Jul 2019 125,069 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Silencer mounting corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2019 125,069 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Silencer mounting corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2018 112,338 miles

Central Exhaust mount corroded

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 101,960 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2017 101,835 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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 fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

centre exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2016 90,785 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 85,926 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 78,294 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 69,935 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 65,112 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 60,405 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 56,211 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 48,948 miles

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

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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LB55 FFG 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 81%.

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 LB55 FFG, 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 LB55 FFG registered?

LB55 FFG is a 2006 Mazda B Series, first registered on 9 January 2006.

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