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YP56 DTZ

2006 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

147,308 mi
Last recorded147,308 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda 676,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP56 DTZ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2021 147,308 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floorpan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 142,530 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside rear view mirror broken

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 142,511 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Floor excessively deteriorated on sill (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached front arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside rear view mirror broken

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 136,282 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake pipe bracket broken

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

Fail 11 Feb 2019 136,273 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front brake pipe bracket broken

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust hanger broken

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust centre clamp broken/ leaking

oil low

under vehicle surface corrosion to suspension components, chassis and rear sills

Pass 18 Jan 2018 127,811 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides fronts (4.1.E.1)

undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2017 118,785 miles

under tray fitted

under vehicle surface corrosion to suspension components, chassis and rear sills

Fail 14 Feb 2017 118,751 miles

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

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

under tray fitted

under vehicle surface corrosion to suspension components, chassis and rear sills

Pass 10 Feb 2016 106,104 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 92,045 miles

offside front tyre inner sidewall damaged

underside of vehicle corroded in places

Pass 1 Feb 2014 79,839 miles

nearside rear Tyre wearing on the inner edge

offside rear Tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 5 Feb 2013 71,872 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2013 71,872 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 69,309 miles

Both inner sills slightly corrroded

Both rear tyres worn uneven inner edges

Exhaust deteriorated

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

Nearside front tyre worn inner edge and close to limit

Offside front tyre worn inner edge inner sidewall splitting and close to leagal limit

Pass 10 Jan 2011 66,080 miles

Both rear tyres worn unevenly

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn slightly

Rear exhaust bracket detached but exhaust still secure

Fail 23 Dec 2009 60,464 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 60,464 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 DTZ is a 2006 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DTZ, 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 DTZ registered?

YP56 DTZ is a 2006 Mazda 6, first registered on 11 November 2006.

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