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AV56 BYD

2006 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

187,135 mi
Last recorded187,135 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda 676,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 BYD
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 187,135 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 173,998 miles
Pass 3 May 2015 159,601 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 144,774 miles

Rear Exhaust hanger broken but exhaust still adequately supported

Fail 16 May 2014 144,618 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust hanger broken but exhaust still adequately supported

Fail 14 May 2013 128,727 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 May 2013 128,727 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 114,219 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 98,324 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 82,630 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 66,640 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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AV56 BYD is a 2006 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 AV56 BYD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV56 BYD registered?

AV56 BYD is a 2006 Mazda 6, first registered on 20 September 2006.

Is AV56 BYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV56 BYD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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