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Mazda B Series

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 2,499 cc

43 DRMOT history

43 DR is a grey diesel Mazda B Series first used on 26 May 2006. Its MOT expired on 26 Mar 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 186,039 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Mar 2026
Mileage
186,039 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,650 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
43 DR
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mazda
Model
B Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
26 May 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

43 DR was last recorded at 186,039 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 2,060 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
183,979 miles · 20 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,060 miles
Average per year
7,650 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 186,039 miles
  • 2025 – 183,979 miles
  • 2024 – 181,202 miles
  • 2023 – 178,886 miles
  • 2022 – 175,329 miles
  • 2021 – 172,138 miles
  • 2019 – 172,085 miles
  • 2018 – 170,603 miles
  • 2017 – 166,516 miles
  • 2016 – 158,479 miles
  • 2015 – 147,316 miles
  • 2014 – 134,932 miles
  • 2013 – 124,408 miles
  • 2012 – 89,139 miles
  • 2011 – 78,920 miles
  • 2010 – 61,819 miles
  • 2009 – 52,735 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail186,039 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MajorNearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Driver foot panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Under seal corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Driver foot panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBoth front head lamp lens blurry
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light unit lens cracked
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Light unit lens cracked
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySome area under the car is corroded
  • AdvisoryFront bumper slightly damaged

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Front bumper slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail186,039 miles (+2,060)12 major5 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,039 miles
    Test number
    173254795342
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Driver foot panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Under seal corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Driver foot panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front head lamp lens blurry
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light unit lens cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Light unit lens cracked
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySome area under the car is corroded
    • AdvisoryFront bumper slightly damaged

  2. Pass183,979 miles (+34)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    183,979 miles
    Test number
    731496306726
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front bumper slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySome area under the car corroded

  3. Fail183,945 miles (+2,743)4 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,945 miles
    Test number
    919589871982
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front bumper slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySome area under the car corroded

  4. Pass181,202 miles (+2,316)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    181,202 miles
    Test number
    205514273715
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass178,886 miles (+3,557)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    178,886 miles
    Test number
    245141786570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass175,329 miles (+3,191)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    175,329 miles
    Test number
    736488944188
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass172,138 miles (+53)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    172,138 miles
    Test number
    958861761854
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass172,085 miles (+1,482)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    172,085 miles
    Test number
    678523555091
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass170,603 miles (+4,087)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    170,603 miles
    Test number
    705224387570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass166,516 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    166,516 miles
    Test number
    370724264250
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all rear axle pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has age related cracking between tread pattern however not considered excessive (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has age related cracking between tread pattern however not considered excessive (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTowbar assembly modified but not inappropriately extension plate fitted upside down (6.6.7)
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  11. Fail166,516 miles (+21)3 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,516 miles
    Test number
    439323830089
    • Repaired at testTowbar fixing obviously of an inappropriate size (6.6.2)
    • Repaired at testTowbar locking device inadequate (6.6.3b)
    • Repaired at testTowbar support obviously of an inappropriate type (6.6.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all rear axle pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has age related cracking between tread pattern however not considered excessive (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has age related cracking between tread pattern however not considered excessive (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTowbar assembly modified but not inappropriately extension plate fitted upside down (6.6.7)
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  12. Fail166,495 miles (+8,016)6 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,495 miles
    Test number
    169582534984
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded 2x front to rear from centre to front (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported centre mount (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has age related cracking between tread pattern however not considered excessive (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has age related cracking between tread pattern however not considered excessive (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTowbar assembly modified but not inappropriately extension plate fitted upside down (6.6.7)
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  13. Pass158,479 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    158,479 miles
    Test number
    923938505226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail158,479 miles (+11,163)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,479 miles
    Test number
    546328842439
    • Repaired at testNearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

  15. Pass147,316 miles (+12,384)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    147,316 miles
    Test number
    785715615186
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass134,932 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    134,932 miles
    Test number
    897448214180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail134,932 miles (+10,524)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,932 miles
    Test number
    349015114185
    • FailureNearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass124,408 miles (+35,269)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    124,408 miles
    Test number
    425980703118
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass89,139 miles (+10,219)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    89,139 miles
    Test number
    889631402166
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass78,920 miles (+17,101)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    78,920 miles
    Test number
    617618631133
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight play in rear propshaft u.j bearings

  21. Pass61,819 miles (+9,084)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    61,819 miles
    Test number
    214617110155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass52,735 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    52,735 miles
    Test number
    942733339104
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail52,734 miles1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,734 miles
    Test number
    621263439149
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about 43 DR

What vehicle is registration 43 DR currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 43 DR on a grey diesel Mazda B Series first used on 26 May 2006. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 43 DR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 43 DR expired on 26 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 43 DR?
The MOT on 43 DR expired on 26 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 43 DR done?
43 DR was recorded at 186,039 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 7,650 miles a year.
Has 43 DR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 43 DR has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on 43 DR ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 43 DR find?
43 DR failed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 12 major defects, 5 minor defects and 12 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link; nearside front body panel corroded and likely to cause injury driver foot panel; nearside front lower body panel corroded and likely to cause injury under seal corroded, and 26 more.

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