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YY06 TMU

2006 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

150,500 mi
Last recorded150,500 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda 676,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY06 TMU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2017 150,500 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)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

EML on

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear bumper split

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Outer light cluster loose

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on both edges

corrosion starting on rear underside of car

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

wipers starting to smear

Pass 20 Apr 2016 138,901 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear exhaust flanges corodded

items removed from view prior to test

undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Apr 2016 138,901 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear exhaust flanges corodded

items removed from view prior to test

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2015 125,684 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 125,464 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 114,642 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre wearing on both edges

Fail 28 Mar 2013 106,769 miles

Child seats fitted to both rear outer seats

Small tear in N/S/R tyre

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 106,769 miles

Child seats fitted to both rear outer seats

Small tear in N/S/R tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2012 96,575 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 96,574 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 29 Mar 2011 85,478 miles

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

N/S REAR PAD ON IT'S MINIMUM...........

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

O/S REAR TYRE NAILED.....

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

PLAY NOTED IN O/S FRONT HUB.....

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK REAR SEAT-BELTS DUE TO CHILD-SEAT FITTED.....Thanx....

Pass 29 Mar 2011 85,478 miles

O/S REAR TYRE NAILED.....

PLAY NOTED IN O/S FRONT HUB.....

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

N/S REAR PAD ON IT'S MINIMUM...........

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK REAR SEAT-BELTS DUE TO CHILD-SEAT FITTED.....Thanx....

Pass 31 Mar 2010 71,187 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2010 71,187 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 TMU is a 2006 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 TMU, 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 TMU registered?

YY06 TMU is a 2006 Mazda 6, first registered on 21 June 2006.

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