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BT56 EMJ

2006 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

129,444 mi
Last recorded129,444 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda 676,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 EMJ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 129,444 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 129,444 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 123,357 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 123,356 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 115,198 miles

Central Rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust secure

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

Fail 18 Jan 2017 115,198 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Central Rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust secure

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 104,180 miles

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

front reg plate loose on n/s

osf wiper split

Fail 16 Jan 2016 104,180 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front reg plate loose on n/s

osf wiper split

Pass 7 Jan 2015 91,223 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 77,470 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)

Fail 3 Dec 2013 77,470 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 64,149 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 57,697 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 57,697 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 47,064 miles

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

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

nearside front wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 27 Nov 2009 34,633 miles

front brake pads 2/3 worn

Fail 27 Nov 2009 34,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake pads 2/3 worn

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 EMJ is a 2006 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 EMJ, 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 EMJ registered?

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

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