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BT56 BOU

2006 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

121,560 mi
Last recorded121,560 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda 676,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 BOU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 121,560 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Off side and near side (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Off side and near side (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Off side and near side (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen marked and not materially affecting the drivers view

Fail 18 May 2018 121,560 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Off side and near side (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Off side and near side (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Off side and near side (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen marked and not materially affecting the drivers view

Pass 12 May 2017 115,040 miles

Light wiper blade damage to windscreen

Nearside Rear Noise from wheel. Not thought to be wheel bearing

Rear axle and suspension rusty

Fail 12 May 2017 115,034 miles

Emissions not tested Engine running so badly and initial two tests at 14.7. To avoid damage to engine (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective Rear bottom ball joint but not in locking part of nut (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Light wiper blade damage to windscreen

Nearside Rear Noise from wheel. Not thought to be wheel bearing

Rear axle and suspension rusty

Fail 19 Apr 2017 115,053 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported against inside off road wheel (1.9.2a)

Wheel nut(s) missing one on each wheel (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

rear suspension and subframe components rusty

Fail 24 Feb 2017 113,976 miles

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

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)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Wheel nut(s) missing One wheel nut missing off each wheel (4.2.A.1e)

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 99,151 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2016 99,151 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2015 92,810 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Mar 2015 92,809 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2014 81,119 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jan 2014 81,118 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2013 75,775 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 75,775 miles

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

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 14 Jan 2012 67,123 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 60,055 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 50,705 miles

both front tyres on legal limit

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 BOU is a 2006 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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

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