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AV56 BYL

2006 Mazda 6

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,988 mi
Last recorded107,988 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 2006 Mazda 676,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 BYL
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 107,988 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 107,988 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 97,578 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 167,722 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

dash warning lamps illuminated - engine management / dpf system

Fail 11 Nov 2014 167,919 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

both front tyres - heavily damaged on outer sidewalls / presented totally under-inflated

dash warning lamps illuminated - engine management / dpf system

note : nearside rear undertray damaged - fouling fuel / brake pipes

Pass 12 Nov 2013 152,690 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 152,687 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 137,717 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 137,717 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 112,788 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 88,392 miles

front pads very close to 1.5 mm

front tyres close 1.6mm

slight play in osf wheel bearing

Pass 22 Sep 2009 62,878 miles

adv nearside front wheel dented on inside edges

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 BYL is a 2006 Mazda 6 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV56 BYL, 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 AV56 BYL registered?

AV56 BYL is a 2006 Mazda 6, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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