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YT06 KBV

2006 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

178,534 mi
Last recorded178,534 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2015
Typical for 2006 Mazda 676,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT06 KBV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2015 178,534 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Fail 25 Jun 2015 177,425 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 May 2014 158,006 miles

Oil leak

Suspension has surface suspension

Pass 4 Jun 2013 146,870 miles

engine noise

Fail 4 Jun 2013 146,870 miles

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

engine noise

Pass 12 Apr 2012 130,238 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 113,621 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 100,695 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 87,913 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 87,913 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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YT06 KBV is a 2006 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YT06 KBV, 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 YT06 KBV registered?

YT06 KBV is a 2006 Mazda 6, first registered on 23 March 2006.

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