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BL56 CLY

2006 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

129,127 mi
Last recorded129,127 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda 676,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 CLY
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 129,127 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. axle 22% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

under body surface rust front to Rear

Pass 28 Nov 2022 122,543 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 122,530 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 117,223 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 113,474 miles

Rear EXHAUST LEAKING

Pass 26 Nov 2019 108,113 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/seat belt anchorage/suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/seat belt anchorage/suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 108,113 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/seat belt anchorage/suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/seat belt anchorage/suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 99,641 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2018 99,621 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 95,597 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 95,597 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 92,225 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre has deep cuts in the inner wall

Pass 5 Nov 2015 86,074 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 85,672 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 67,241 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2014 67,240 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 59,363 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2013 59,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 48,588 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE HAS DISTORTED TREAD

Pass 13 Oct 2011 38,459 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 31,915 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 27,194 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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BL56 CLY is a 2006 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BL56 CLY, 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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BL56 CLY is a 2006 Mazda 6, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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