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SK56 CTE

2007 Mazda B Series

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2007 Mazda B Series103,698 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK56 CTE
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2018

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2018

Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both sides - idler (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2017 229,495 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All pipes at various sections (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 229,493 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage tail lamp (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All pipes at various sections (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 177,200 miles

rear section full/unable to check seats and belts

Fail 6 Feb 2016 177,200 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear section full/unable to check seats and belts

Pass 10 Feb 2015 117,481 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2015 116,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 79,351 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 69,946 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2012 69,945 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 58,070 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2010 40,400 miles

235x75x15 tyres on front and 265x70x15 tyres on rear

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

damage to front bumper at nearside (but no sharp edges)

Fail 13 Mar 2010 40,400 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

235x75x15 tyres on front and 265x70x15 tyres on rear

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

damage to front bumper at nearside (but no sharp 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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SK56 CTE is a 2007 Mazda B Series in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2007 Mazda B Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 103,698 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 SK56 CTE, 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 19 years old, this Mazda B Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SK56 CTE registered?

SK56 CTE is a 2007 Mazda B Series, first registered on 16 February 2007.

Is SK56 CTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK56 CTE shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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