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YM06 MBX

2006 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,663 mi
Last recorded130,663 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda 676,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM06 MBX
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 130,663 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2020 130,506 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil level low

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 110,918 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Handbrake lever little reserve travel

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside washer jet not working

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 99,242 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 97,412 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2017 97,412 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 87,309 miles

CAT heat shield loose

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16/94W (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16/94W (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 76,043 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2015 76,004 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 68,003 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 68,003 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 57,546 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012 47,923 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 47,923 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 39,346 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 31,092 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 24,396 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 24,396 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)

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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YM06 MBX is a 2006 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YM06 MBX, 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 YM06 MBX registered?

YM06 MBX is a 2006 Mazda 6, first registered on 23 August 2006.

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