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DE06 YKO

2006 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

144,413 mi
Last recorded144,413 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda 676,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 YKO
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2021 144,413 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill, in front of rear wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2020 135,569 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 May 2019 132,193 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside and offside outer sills slightly corroded.

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 127,508 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 122,248 miles

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

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

both sills

Fail 12 Jul 2017 122,105 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 115,129 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward most bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres deteriorated on sidewalls

diesel particulate filter hoses disconnected and pipes blocked off

smell of exhaust gases under bonnet

Fail 21 Jul 2016 115,129 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides forward most arm dust covers split (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded out to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward most bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres deteriorated on sidewalls

diesel particulate filter hoses disconnected and pipes blocked off

smell of exhaust gases under bonnet

Pass 22 Jul 2015 107,646 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2014 101,695 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 94,331 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 60,453 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 86,931 miles

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

o/s/f & n/s/f tyres wearing low on inside edges

Pass 5 Aug 2011 76,161 miles

o/s/n/s/r trailing arm bushes cracking.

Fail 5 Aug 2011 76,157 miles

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

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

n/s wiper blade split on end.

o/s/n/s/r trailing arm bushes cracking.

Fail 3 Sep 2010 65,505 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 65,505 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 59,455 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 50,931 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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DE06 YKO is a 2006 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YKO, 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 YKO registered?

DE06 YKO is a 2006 Mazda 6, first registered on 16 August 2006.

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