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BT56 ELV

2006 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,616 mi
Last recorded79,616 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Mazda 676,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 ELV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 79,616 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive most (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 79,040 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 70,610 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 62,651 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 62,651 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 56,090 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 46,831 miles

both front tyres wearing close on outer edge.

Pass 4 Aug 2011 37,035 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2011 37,035 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 32,187 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 23,034 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 ELV is a 2006 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ELV, 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 ELV registered?

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

Is BT56 ELV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT56 ELV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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