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YP06 DPV

2006 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

125,856 mi
Last recorded125,856 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda 676,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP06 DPV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 125,856 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 125,855 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2016 117,019 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2016 117,019 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2015 108,439 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 May 2015 108,439 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2014 96,531 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 88,040 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2012 81,899 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 May 2012 81,899 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 67,569 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 51,812 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight noise from o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 12 May 2009 34,900 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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YP06 DPV is a 2006 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YP06 DPV, 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 YP06 DPV registered?

YP06 DPV is a 2006 Mazda 6, first registered on 6 May 2006.

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