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BV55 VHX

2006 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

86,926 mi
Last recorded86,926 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2015
Typical for 2006 Mazda 676,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 VHX
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2015 86,926 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 86,926 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 76,185 miles

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

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 17 Feb 2014 76,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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 19 Feb 2013 65,635 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

added 1.5 litres of oil before test

front number plate damaged

noise at engine

Pass 19 Feb 2013 65,635 miles

added 1.5 litres of oil before test

front number plate damaged

noise at engine

Pass 29 Feb 2012 55,536 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 55,536 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 44,283 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 38,400 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 11 Feb 2009 28,928 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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BV55 VHX is a 2006 Mazda 6 in Red with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BV55 VHX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV55 VHX registered?

BV55 VHX is a 2006 Mazda 6, first registered on 14 February 2006.

Is BV55 VHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV55 VHX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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