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Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie rod ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front + rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))
both front uppers,both front lowers-balljoints play/wear
handbrake poor
inner/outer sills,floor,suspension/subframes etc-corroded
o/s/f tyre edges worn
wipers smearing
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlamps discoloured/no patterns,unable to assess adjuster operation (4.1.2 (c))
Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front + rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))
both front uppers,both front lowers-balljoints play/wear
handbrake poor
inner/outer sills,floor,suspension/subframes etc-corroded
o/s/f tyre edges worn
wipers smearing
engine cover and undertrays fitted
headlamps very poor light output
rear exhaust mount broken
suspension creaking poss top mounts
various signs of corrosion
Offside Front indicator faded
boot gas rams worn/weak
corrosion to - sub frames, suspension, sills, rear chassis & arches
front headlamps discoloured
noise detected at o/s/f wheel - requires atn!
rear exhaust & mounting corroded
under- trays obscuring some components
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front indicator faded
boot gas rams worn/weak
corrosion to - sub frames, suspension, sills, rear chassis & arches
front headlamps discoloured
noise detected at o/s/f wheel - requires atn!
rear exhaust & mounting corroded
under- trays obscuring some components
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
boot gas rams shot
headlamps discoloured
o/s/f indicator faded
outstanding recall,refer to dealer
rear exhaust mount rotted thru/detached
subframes,suspension,inner/outer sills,rear chassis/inner arch areas-corroded,unable to assess some areas due to covers
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
boot gas rams shot
headlamps discoloured
o/s/f indicator faded
outstanding recall,refer to dealer
rear exhaust mount rotted thru/detached
subframes,suspension,inner/outer sills,rear chassis/inner arch areas-corroded,unable to assess some areas due to covers
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
exhaust corroded,rear mount rotted thru/detached
front brake imbalance
inner/outer sill seams,suspension,subframes,rear inner sills/chassis-corroded,unable to assess some areas due to covers
n/s/r tyre perished/wear,o/s/r outer wall damage
o/s/f indicator faded
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
exhaust corroded,rear mount rotted thru/detached
front brake imbalance
inner/outer sill seams,suspension,subframes,rear inner sills/chassis-corroded,unable to assess some areas due to covers
n/s/r tyre perished/wear,o/s/r outer wall damage
o/s/f indicator faded
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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BK56 GWU is a 2006 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.
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 BK56 GWU, 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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BK56 GWU is a 2006 Mazda 6, first registered on 27 September 2006.
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