2006 Mazda B Series 2.5L Diesel · SM06 VYA

The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness status, showing a consistent maintenance trend over the last three years. The most recent test conducted in October 2025 at 161,829 miles resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This follows two consecutive clean passes in 2024 and 2022, indicating that the current owner is addressing the necessary mechanical requirements to keep the vehicle legal for the road. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a twenty-year-old commercial vehicle, averaging approximately 8,100 miles per annum. Data shows a gap of 23,220 miles between the October 2024 and 2025 tests, and a 20,223-mile interval between October 2023 and 2024. This steady usage suggests the vehicle is driven regularly rather than sitting for long periods, which is generally beneficial for maintaining seals and brake components, though the total figure of 161k miles implies significant wear on drivetrain and suspension assembly. Despite the clean recent MOT records, a buyer must focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and s members. Given the age and mileage of this Mazda B Series, corrosion is a primary concern that may not always be flagged until it reaches a critical threshold. The failure in October 2023 at 118,382 miles, just eight miles before a retest, suggests a specific component failure that required immediate attention. A thorough check of the suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake line condition is essential to ensure the lack of advisories in the digital record does not mask developing mechanical play or thinning metal.