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YR06 EUP

2006 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

167,336 mi
Last recorded167,336 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2006 Mazda 676,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR06 EUP
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 167,336 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 152,851 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides lowers (2.4.G.2)

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

underbody slightly corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2015 152,850 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides lowers (2.4.G.2)

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

underbody slightly corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2015 152,576 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 152,576 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 145,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2013 136,135 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 136,135 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 124,743 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2012 124,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 May 2011 113,109 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 May 2011 113,109 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 99,554 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 78,006 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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YR06 EUP is a 2006 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YR06 EUP, 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 YR06 EUP registered?

YR06 EUP is a 2006 Mazda 6, first registered on 16 March 2006.

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