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CN56 NRV

2006 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

161,335 mi
Last recorded161,335 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda 676,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN56 NRV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 161,335 miles

Front both headlights slightly defused

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all rear suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 161,332 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill by jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill by jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured rotted away (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill within 18" of suspension (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both headlights slightly defused

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all rear suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 156,406 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 156,404 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear silencer hanger fractured. (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested No headlight output pattern. (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Under sill. (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Under sill. (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2022 150,623 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge.

Offside rear tyre worn on the outer edge.

Fail 20 Sep 2022 150,616 miles

Emissions not tested Major exhaust leak. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested No headlight output pattern. (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge.

Offside rear tyre worn on the outer edge.

Pass 14 Jul 2021 144,470 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 23 Jun 2021 144,454 miles

Emissions not tested Due to smoke. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Headlamp aim not tested Nearside and offside no headlight output pattern. (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted to the nearside rear seat position preventing the full inspection of the adult seat belt.

Offside front tyre worn on the inner and outer edges.

Pass 25 Oct 2019 142,186 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 142,182 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside and Offside rear - marked yellow - sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 136,761 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under body suspension components corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2018 136,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under body suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2017 131,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2017 131,304 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint upper arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 125,102 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2016 125,100 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 118,501 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 118,501 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 107,799 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 97,745 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front tyre pressure low

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 25 Sep 2013 97,745 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front tyre pressure low

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 27 Sep 2012 86,405 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Sep 2012 86,405 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Sep 2011 76,989 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2011 76,989 miles

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

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2010 63,350 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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

near side front tyre close to canvas inner edge

of side rear tyre slight wall damage of side rear tyre close to canvas

Pass 8 Sep 2009 45,886 miles

offside steering rack inner pivot ball joint has slight play

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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CN56 NRV is a 2006 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 CN56 NRV, 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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CN56 NRV is a 2006 Mazda 6, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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