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CX56 FFV

2006 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

138,488 mi
Last recorded138,488 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda 676,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX56 FFV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 138,488 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension bushes perished

rear subframe rusty

rust on underside of vehicle

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 30 Aug 2019 134,776 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 29 Aug 2019 134,775 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Aug 2018 130,708 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

REAR WIPER SPLIT

Fail 8 Aug 2018 130,707 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn MOUNTING BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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))

REAR WIPER SPLIT

Pass 8 Sep 2017 120,678 miles

all rear suspension bushes deteriorated

slight corrosion on inner rear sills

Pass 31 Oct 2016 111,948 miles

Both front side lights dim in operation

Both rear axle beam bushes deteriorating

Centre to rear exhaust joint in poor condition

Child seat fitted to o/side rear seat

Corrosion appearing to both rear inner sills

Nearside Rear Brake disc outer face rusting

Oil leak to engine

Rear subframe rusting

Fail 31 Oct 2016 111,948 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both front side lights dim in operation

Both rear axle beam bushes deteriorating

Centre to rear exhaust joint in poor condition

Child seat fitted to o/side rear seat

Corrosion appearing to both rear inner sills

Nearside Rear Brake disc outer face rusting

Offside Front Tyre has nail in tread

Oil leak to engine

Rear subframe rusting

Pass 9 Nov 2015 103,010 miles

Child seat fitted o/s/r, unable to check seat belt.

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

Fail 9 Nov 2015 103,010 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted o/s/r, unable to check seat belt.

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 93,810 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Sep 2013 82,605 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inner and outer edges worn on both front tyres indicating low tyre pressures

Pass 30 Sep 2013 82,605 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inner and outer edges worn on both front tyres indicating low tyre pressures

Pass 2 Oct 2012 71,952 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 56,261 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 36,819 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 24,773 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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CX56 FFV is a 2006 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CX56 FFV, 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 CX56 FFV registered?

CX56 FFV is a 2006 Mazda 6, first registered on 22 November 2006.

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