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DE55 YZU

2006 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

124,812 mi
Last recorded124,812 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda 676,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 YZU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2019 124,812 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 124,812 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear sills excess corroded inner /outer

Fail 27 Oct 2017 124,810 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s rear inner outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Emissions not tested emits blue smoke (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 118,992 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust bracket broken and rear joint corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2015 106,396 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 106,396 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 97,618 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 84,460 miles

Advise customer rearaied rear exhaust support bracket,

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2013 84,056 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 71,363 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2012 71,343 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2012 71,252 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2011 56,538 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 47,513 miles

ADVISE. A SLIGHTLY LOWER READING WAS RECORDED FROMT THE REAR NEARSIDE SERVICE BRAKE AND PARKING BRAKE.

ADVISE. BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS INNER FACES ARE SLIGHTLY LIPPED AND CORRODED ON EDGES

ADVISE. REAR NEARSIDE BRAKE DISC . OUTER FACE IS STARTING TO CORRODE ON THE EDGE OF THE DISC AND IS LIGHTLY SCORED ON FACE

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

REAR NUMBER PLATE BACKING IS STARTING TO SEPERATE AWAY

Fail 12 Feb 2010 47,513 miles

ADVISE. A SLIGHTLY LOWER READING WAS RECORDED FROMT THE REAR NEARSIDE SERVICE BRAKE AND PARKING BRAKE.

ADVISE. BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS INNER FACES ARE SLIGHTLY LIPPED AND CORRODED ON EDGES

ADVISE. REAR NEARSIDE BRAKE DISC . OUTER FACE IS STARTING TO CORRODE ON THE EDGE OF THE DISC AND IS LIGHTLY SCORED ON FACE

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

REAR NUMBER PLATE BACKING IS STARTING TO SEPERATE AWAY

Pass 3 Feb 2009 35,280 miles

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)

Fail 2 Feb 2009 35,280 miles

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

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)

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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DE55 YZU is a 2006 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 DE55 YZU, 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 DE55 YZU registered?

DE55 YZU is a 2006 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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