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A12 MHE

2006 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

159,627 mi
Last recorded159,627 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda 676,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 MHE
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 159,627 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 159,599 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 152,151 miles

Central Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords within tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 145,643 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear hanger broken but secure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 145,643 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system leaking at calliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear hanger broken but secure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 141,953 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 138,453 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 132,339 miles

chips to windscreen

corrosion to o/s/r inner sill, n/s/r inner sill, n/s/r wheel arch within prescribed areas

o/s/r exhaust box poorly secured

o/s/r tyre perished, wearing low on outer edge

play in steering column

Fail 21 May 2021 132,265 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill / inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chips to windscreen

corrosion to o/s/r inner sill, n/s/r inner sill, n/s/r wheel arch within prescribed areas

o/s/r exhaust box poorly secured

o/s/r tyre perished, wearing low on outer edge

play in steering column

Pass 26 May 2020 124,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 116,223 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Rubber mount broken mid section. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber mount broken (rear silencer) (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 106,400 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 99,765 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 92,394 miles

o/s/r shockabsorber damp to 50 mm/base of unit

Pass 16 Mar 2015 76,726 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 67,973 miles

rear sections of exhaust heavily corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2014 67,879 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear sections of exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2013 59,810 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 50,818 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 42,326 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 29,709 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 24,818 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 6?

Based on 1,904,140 MOT tests across 159,651 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,713
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
159,651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,082
position lamp(s) not working 38,980
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,576
Registration plate lamp not working 29,515
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,494
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A12 MHE is a 2006 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2006 Mazda 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 76,651 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 45,082 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A12 MHE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 6 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 20 years old, this Mazda 6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A12 MHE registered?

A12 MHE is a 2006 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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