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YP06 TWJ

2006 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

122,982 mi
Last recorded122,982 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2015
Typical for 2006 Mazda 676,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP06 TWJ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2015 122,982 miles

Coolant level low

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system heavily corroded

General underside corrosion

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Oil level low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jun 2015 122,980 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Coolant level low

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system heavily corroded

General underside corrosion

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

O/S/R Calliper handbrake lever stuck on

Oil leak

Oil level low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2014 122,480 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 122,476 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pedal hard

slight bind nearside rear

Fail 18 Mar 2014 122,467 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2013 121,866 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2013 121,866 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 110,950 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 May 2011 91,865 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 76,007 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Fail 5 May 2010 76,001 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

d p f warning lamp on

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 3 Jun 2009 58,332 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 57,444 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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 TWJ is a 2006 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 TWJ, 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 TWJ registered?

YP06 TWJ is a 2006 Mazda 6, first registered on 6 June 2006.

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