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YS55 LXT

2006 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

164,395 mi
Last recorded164,395 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda 676,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS55 LXT
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 164,395 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 153,064 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Jun 2016 152,958 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 145,218 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)

both sills at rear heavilly corroded

slight binding nearside front brake

underside of vehicle in rusty condition

Pass 12 Mar 2014 134,561 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 134,560 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front nearside and offside wheel stiff too turn

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 120,210 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 120,210 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 105,155 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 105,155 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 94,951 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 83,342 miles

rear exhaust silencer pipe corroding

Pass 12 Jan 2009 75,622 miles

brake/fuel pipe clip damaged ok for test

front reg plate cracked ok for test

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 LXT is a 2006 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YS55 LXT, 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 YS55 LXT registered?

YS55 LXT is a 2006 Mazda 6, first registered on 19 January 2006.

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