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BV56 ZHY

2006 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

166,368 mi
Last recorded166,368 miles
Recorded on25 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda 676,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 ZHY
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2022 166,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2022 166,367 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

park brake lever free travel

Pass 27 May 2021 158,156 miles

osf tyre wearing inner edges

Pass 16 Jan 2020 156,935 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 145,905 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 145,905 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 133,635 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 May 2016 116,860 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 3mm on outer of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 May 2016 116,695 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 3mm on outer of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 May 2015 85,884 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 72,286 miles

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

both front tyres have damaged tread

Pass 7 May 2013 66,864 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 2 May 2012 55,567 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 45,821 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 25,439 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 20,833 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 ZHY is a 2006 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BV56 ZHY, 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 ZHY registered?

BV56 ZHY is a 2006 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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