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AE55 WJL

2006 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

111,106 mi
Last recorded111,106 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda 676,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 WJL
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 111,106 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 111,104 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 111,100 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 108,614 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Splitter (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 100,158 miles

nearside front and offside rear tyres wearing on edges.

nearside rear and offside rear inner sills corroding.

rear brake discs corroding.

sill covers fitted.

slight bind offside front brake.

Pass 20 Jan 2018 90,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 90,698 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 82,486 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front Arm Ball Joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 76,059 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 71,258 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 65,360 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 57,700 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 52,528 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 43,800 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 43,800 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 34,810 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Dec 2009 34,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 27,441 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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AE55 WJL is a 2006 Mazda 6 in Red with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AE55 WJL, 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 AE55 WJL registered?

AE55 WJL is a 2006 Mazda 6, first registered on 3 January 2006.

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