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YS55 LXM

2006 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

71,652 mi
Last recorded71,652 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 676,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS55 LXM
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 71,652 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Corrosion and small hole in off side cill. Not with in 30 cm of any prescribed area

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 71,652 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades defective (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Corrosion and small hole in off side cill. Not with in 30 cm of any prescribed area

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 69,489 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 65,956 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 62,874 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 60,696 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 58,828 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 55,349 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 51,922 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 46,890 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 38,452 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 28,226 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 20,693 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 19,138 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 17,542 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 16,116 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 14,239 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 10,917 miles

Slight damage to Nearside front tyre outer wall

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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YS55 LXM is a 2006 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YS55 LXM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YS55 LXM registered?

YS55 LXM is a 2006 Mazda 6, first registered on 6 January 2006.

Is YS55 LXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS55 LXM shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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