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YY06 OBR

2006 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

106,625 mi
Last recorded106,625 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2016
Typical for 2006 Mazda 676,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY06 OBR
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2016 106,625 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear( last 30mm) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside door mirror cover missing

Nearside outer silll corroded

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear ( last 30mm) (3.6.B.2c)

boot struts worn

no oil shown on dip stick,added 3.5 ltrs

Fail 14 Jan 2016 106,625 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear( last 30mm) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside door mirror cover missing

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear ( last 30mm) (3.6.B.2c)

boot struts worn

no oil shown on dip stick,added 3.5 ltrs

Fail 8 Jan 2016 106,508 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Wing mirror (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 101,397 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre has cracking around the tread

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2013 94,823 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Dec 2013 94,823 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2012 89,740 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 89,740 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 84,970 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 80,254 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2010 80,254 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 62,395 miles

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

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

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

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 OBR is a 2006 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 OBR, 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 OBR registered?

YY06 OBR is a 2006 Mazda 6, first registered on 18 August 2006.

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