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YS56 MPS

2006 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

121,248 mi
Last recorded121,248 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda 676,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS56 MPS
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2022 121,248 miles

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

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

vehicle has been modified

vehicle has slight corrosion on chassis and inner wheel arches

Pass 20 Mar 2021 115,610 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 109,758 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 102,565 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 102,373 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated LOWER, FRONT most arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 95,258 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 94,837 miles

Emissions not tested Idle Speed To High (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 85,074 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 79,513 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 May 2014 71,805 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 61,561 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 58,300 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Nov 2011 46,983 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 33,902 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 20,389 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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YS56 MPS is a 2006 Mazda 6 in Red with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 YS56 MPS, 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 YS56 MPS registered?

YS56 MPS is a 2006 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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