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YP56 DTX

2006 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,112 mi
Last recorded140,112 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda 676,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP56 DTX
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 140,112 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear suspension corroded still serviceable at time of test

general corrosion on underbody and chassis still serviceable at time of test

Fail 28 Jul 2017 140,094 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear suspension corroded still serviceable at time of test

general corrosion on underbody and chassis still serviceable at time of test

Fail 29 Nov 2016 140,076 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill panel (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill panel (5.2.6)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit deteriorating (cracks in treads) wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL rear arms on subframe (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all chassis legs and crossmembers, (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 133,023 miles

advise corrosion on both front and rear inner wings

advise corrosion on chassis

advise corrosion on front subframe

advise corrosion on inner sills

advise corrosion on rear subframe

advise corrosion on rear syspension components

Pass 9 Dec 2014 126,968 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 118,185 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise corrosion on front syspension components

advise corrosion on rear syspension components

advise widespread corrosion on underside

Fail 12 Nov 2012 110,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 110,303 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 99,752 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2011 99,751 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 80,489 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 60,596 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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YP56 DTX is a 2006 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YP56 DTX, 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 YP56 DTX registered?

YP56 DTX is a 2006 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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