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BT56 ELJ

2006 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

101,609 mi
Last recorded101,609 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda 676,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 ELJ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 101,609 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 95,700 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 91,520 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 86,723 miles

PLAY IN SUSPENSION

UNDERSIDE OF CAR RUSTY

Fail 19 May 2018 86,723 miles

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

PLAY IN SUSPENSION

UNDERSIDE OF CAR RUSTY

Pass 16 May 2017 82,123 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 74,671 miles

Offside Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 74,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 74,608 miles

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

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

All Brake discs - worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Pass 6 Jun 2015 66,975 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2015 66,975 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 56,460 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 54,718 miles

Both front tyres ON legal limit

Exhaust corroded but not blowing

Rear seat belt check as best as possible due to dog blanket fitted

Slight play in o/s front inner track rod

Under body of car showing signs of corrsion

Pass 28 Nov 2012 48,787 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 41,040 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 32,822 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 25,162 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 ELJ is a 2006 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BT56 ELJ, 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 BT56 ELJ registered?

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

Is BT56 ELJ safe to buy?

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