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ML06 NCO

2006 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,270 mi
Last recorded143,270 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda B Series76,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML06 NCO
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 143,270 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 143,270 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top wishbone both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front worn to metal and disc is scored (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 134,582 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

glow plug lamp flashing

Fail 12 Apr 2019 134,538 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded from rear load valve to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on edge 265/70/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

glow plug lamp flashing

Pass 4 May 2018 127,539 miles

corrosion in brake pipe to rear flexy hose

free-play at steering wheel [not yet excessive]

Fail 1 May 2018 127,539 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported band snapped (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement snapped (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x member (2.4.A.3)

corrosion in brake pipe to rear flexy hose

free-play at steering wheel [not yet excessive]

front brake pads wearing low?

o/s/r tyre worn to 1.6mm legal limit [265/70/15t]

Pass 31 Mar 2017 119,899 miles

Both front to rear brake brake pipes corroded.

Offside rear tyre centre tread worn close to wear bars.

Fail 30 Mar 2017 119,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Both front to rear brake brake pipes corroded.

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

Offside rear tyre centre tread worn close to wear bars.

Prop shaft rear UJ worn.

Pass 13 Apr 2016 110,252 miles

front to rear brake pipes near fuel tank corroded, unable to check properly due to position

n/s/r tyre worn to approx 2.5mm + nail in tread [265/70/15t]

slight freeplay at steering wheel

Pass 24 Apr 2015 100,652 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 100,652 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 89,658 miles

Front diff leaking oil.

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

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

Offside wiper blade torn slightly.

Pass 11 Apr 2013 79,447 miles

Offside front diff seal leaking oil.

Fail 11 Apr 2013 79,447 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front diff seal leaking oil.

Pass 30 Mar 2012 67,966 miles

Slight play in steering ball joints.

Fail 30 Mar 2012 67,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Slight play in steering ball joints.

Pass 11 Apr 2011 56,742 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 45,562 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 45,562 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 33,401 miles

small crack on o/s mirror

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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ML06 NCO 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 60%.

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 ML06 NCO, 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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ML06 NCO is a 2006 Mazda B Series, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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