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AV56 LGX

2006 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

130,535 mi
Last recorded130,535 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 676,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 LGX
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2025 130,535 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear springs corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2024 127,844 miles

front suspension parts corroded

rear springs corroded

rear subframe corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2024 127,844 miles

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

front suspension parts corroded

rear springs corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2023 124,531 miles

n/s/f brake bind

n/s/f lower ball joint boot perished/worn

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2023 124,520 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/f brake bind

n/s/f lower ball joint boot perished/worn

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2022 118,589 miles

exhaust corroded

n/s/f suspension boot perished/worn

rear subframe corroded

small exhaust blow

Fail 4 Aug 2022 118,589 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded

n/s/f suspension boot perished/worn

rear subframe corroded

small exhaust blow

Pass 9 Aug 2021 114,170 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 110,408 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 110,406 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 108,375 miles

Offside Front Outer sill

Nearside Front Outer sill

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 102,666 miles

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

offside sill corroded

rear suspension corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2017 97,157 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 97,157 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 89,927 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 89,927 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 83,305 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2015 83,300 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 72,627 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 61,993 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 52,224 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 52,224 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 39,325 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 25,539 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 24 Sep 2010 25,539 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 12,555 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 LGX is a 2006 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LGX, 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 LGX registered?

AV56 LGX is a 2006 Mazda 6, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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