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SO56 GEK

2007 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

97,670 mi
Last recorded97,670 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Mazda B Series103,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO56 GEK
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 97,670 miles

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 97,669 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 91,159 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 83,814 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 77,933 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various at compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front 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 Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 71,645 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 66,585 miles

Offside Front brake performance is less than nearside.

Fail 8 Nov 2018 66,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front brake performance is less than nearside.

Pass 19 Jun 2017 54,016 miles

Clutch pedal has no anti-slip.

Fail 13 Jun 2017 53,862 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working and insecure. (1.3.2b)

Clutch pedal has no anti-slip.

Pass 15 Jun 2016 42,954 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing close to the2mm tread depth indicators. (4.1.E.1)

Propshaft mid universal joint is showing rust from 1 bearing, advise to replace soon

Fail 14 Jun 2016 42,953 miles

Offside Front front brake application uneven slower than nearside. (3.7.B.2)

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative side-repeat light. (1.4.B.1b)

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

Brake load sensing valve seized lever is free but internals not working, allowing full pressure and rear end swing out in an emergency. (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing close to the2mm tread depth indicators. (4.1.E.1)

Propshaft mid universal joint is showing rust from 1 bearing, advise to replace soon

offside front brake has slight drag.

Pass 29 Apr 2015 29,080 miles

Unable to fully test b rake pipes due to underseal

brake compensator valve only has a small emount of travel

Fail 29 Apr 2015 29,080 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Center exhaust hanging band corroded throgh but system still secure

Unable to fully test b rake pipes due to underseal

brake compensator valve only has a small emount of travel

Pass 24 Feb 2012 22,863 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 22,861 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 18,263 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 18,263 miles

Rear Upper Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 8,530 miles

r/h/r foglamp lens taped up.

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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SO56 GEK is a 2007 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SO56 GEK, 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 SO56 GEK registered?

SO56 GEK is a 2007 Mazda B Series, first registered on 24 January 2007.

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