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YY06 NVB

2006 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

119,171 mi
Last recorded119,171 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda 676,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY06 NVB
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 119,171 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

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

engine light on

Fail 16 Apr 2018 119,170 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

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

engine light on

Pass 19 Apr 2017 116,439 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

engine management light illuminated indicating a fault

Pass 23 Apr 2016 110,893 miles

child seat fitted.seat belt not checked.

Fail 16 Apr 2016 110,788 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

child seat fitted.seat belt not checked.

Pass 21 Apr 2015 100,490 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/re caliper wet

Pass 22 Apr 2014 91,815 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 82,545 miles

Rear discs and pads worn

Pass 4 Apr 2012 75,980 miles

dpf light on

Fail 30 Mar 2012 75,921 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

dpf light on

Pass 11 Apr 2011 68,631 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 68,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 55,575 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front bottom ball joint dust cover split.

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake binding slightly.

Slight damage to offside rear light.

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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YY06 NVB is a 2006 Mazda 6 in Blue 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 YY06 NVB, 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 YY06 NVB registered?

YY06 NVB is a 2006 Mazda 6, first registered on 18 May 2006.

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