2006 · 18 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2006 Mazda B Series MOT pass rate and common faults

129 MOT tests in 2024. 60.5% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

108Above average
Passed first time60.5%
Failed or needed repairs39.5%
Typical mileage at test101,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 129 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rear fog lamp: not working7.0%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.4%
  3. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.7%
  4. Position lamp: not working3.9%
  5. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.1%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.1%
    5 marked dangerous
  7. Road Wheels - attachment: fixing missing3.1%
  8. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.1%
  9. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.1%
  10. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.1%
    4 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics34.1%
  2. Body & chassis21.7%
  3. Brakes18.6%
  4. Suspension17.1%
  5. Emissions & leaks7.0%
  6. Steering5.4%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.4%
  8. Tyres3.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded18.6%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.7%
  3. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced12.4%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.3%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine8.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rear fog lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2006 Mazda B Series?

In 2024, 60.5% of 2006 Mazda B Series cars passed their MOT first time, across 129 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Mazda B Series?

The most common failure reasons were rear fog lamp: not working; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; service brake performance: excessively binding. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2006 Mazda B Series reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 108, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).