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AO60 BCV

2010 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

130,303 mi
Last recorded130,303 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda 686,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO60 BCV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2026 130,303 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NSF lower arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated and mostly missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OSF lower arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated and mostly missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated OSF upper ball joint dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases OSR back box joint loose (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2025 126,063 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 May 2025 126,063 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2024 116,455 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 16 May 2024 116,455 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 16 May 2023 99,133 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 99,133 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Brake Pipe Burst (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Perished ***STRONG ADVISE*** (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2022 78,775 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 78,613 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 78,530 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Sub-frame likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 May 2020 73,179 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear subframe and suspension corroded

Pass 13 May 2019 65,875 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust system corroded

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 4 May 2018 57,392 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 48,595 miles

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

Nearside Rear disc heavily corroded

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

Pass 16 May 2016 40,555 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 36,468 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 30,344 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 23,222 miles

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

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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AO60 BCV is a 2010 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2010 Mazda 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 86,657 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 AO60 BCV, 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 16 years old, this Mazda 6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AO60 BCV is a 2010 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 September 2010.

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