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YT56 EKM

2006 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,858 mi
Last recorded123,858 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda 676,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT56 EKM
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 123,858 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 123,858 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 123,764 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 112,561 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2018 112,561 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 96,869 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 80,656 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 69,031 miles

emission to clean to read

Pass 29 Aug 2013 56,132 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 56,132 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 44,898 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 32,236 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 24,051 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 15,635 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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YT56 EKM 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 71.4%.

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 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 YT56 EKM, 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 YT56 EKM registered?

YT56 EKM is a 2006 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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