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BT56 BKV

2006 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

157,661 mi
Last recorded157,661 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda 676,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 BKV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 157,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 28 May 2025 149,502 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2025 149,494 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner , outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt back arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner , outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 144,618 miles

Offside Front of sill to floor corroded

Offside Front tyre has cracking in tread (rubber perishing

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear most arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust joining flange very corroded

Pass 24 May 2023 142,590 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2023 142,590 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2022 139,568 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 137,529 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight stone chips

Fail 21 May 2021 137,520 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hole in sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hole in sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight stone chips

Pass 1 Jun 2020 136,104 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

inner sills on both sides are corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2019 131,525 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 131,514 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 124,750 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 115,471 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 115,445 miles

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)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 108,006 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 100,812 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 92,853 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 84,501 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 84,501 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 84,374 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

HEAVY CORROSION ON CENTRE / REAR EXHAUST JOINT

Pass 8 Mar 2012 80,850 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 78,404 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 72,852 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 51,845 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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BT56 BKV is a 2006 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BT56 BKV, 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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BT56 BKV is a 2006 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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