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BT56 ELW

2006 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,977 mi
Last recorded128,977 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda 676,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2020 128,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 7 Nov 2020 128,977 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 119,831 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 119,831 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 114,613 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

underside of vehicle , several suspension components & exhaust system rusty

Pass 18 Nov 2017 102,015 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 75% worn (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 70% worn (3.5.1g)

exhaust rusty

front and rear suspension components rusty

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion in several places

Fail 18 Nov 2017 102,015 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 75% worn (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 70% worn (3.5.1g)

exhaust rusty

front and rear suspension components rusty

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion in several places

Pass 26 Nov 2016 92,535 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing unevenly

several suspension components rusty

slight play in rear D-Bushes

Pass 14 Nov 2015 80,062 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 63,288 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 51,137 miles

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)

o/s/f suspension arm dust boot perished

Pass 24 Nov 2012 41,854 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 35,156 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

off side front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 27 Nov 2010 27,220 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 20,181 miles

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)

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 ELW is a 2006 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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