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BV56 ZHE

2006 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,704 mi
Last recorded124,704 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda 676,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 ZHE
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 124,704 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 118,013 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 7 Dec 2017 118,013 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported pipe insure (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 110,414 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 110,360 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 95,103 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 88,570 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 88,570 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 77,844 miles

judder from front brakes

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

catalyst missing

exhaust blow

Pass 7 Jul 2012 70,839 miles

DPF light flashing

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

Fail 7 Jul 2012 70,839 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

DPF light flashing

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

Pass 10 Jul 2011 54,272 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 39,105 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre starting to wear on inside edge

Pass 20 Jul 2009 22,441 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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BV56 ZHE is a 2006 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BV56 ZHE, 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 BV56 ZHE registered?

BV56 ZHE is a 2006 Mazda 6, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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