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DE06 YKJ

2006 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,442 mi
Last recorded135,442 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda 676,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 YKJ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 135,442 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Aug 2016 131,987 miles

abnormal engine noises

oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2015 127,364 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 114,605 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2014 114,605 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2013 101,084 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

dpf light on

Fail 16 Sep 2013 101,084 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

dpf light on

rear wiper not clearing screen

Pass 24 Sep 2012 87,263 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion on front discs inner face

Pass 13 Oct 2011 72,780 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 52,576 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 42,567 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 42,567 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside 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)

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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DE06 YKJ is a 2006 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DE06 YKJ, 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 DE06 YKJ registered?

DE06 YKJ is a 2006 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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