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YY06 TVK

2006 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

160,066 mi
Last recorded160,066 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda 676,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY06 TVK
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 160,066 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 160,064 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 148,110 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear near rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

childs seats fitted in rear not allowing full inspection of seat belts

slight blue smoke on start up

Fail 30 Jun 2016 148,106 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear near rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

childs seats fitted in rear not allowing full inspection of seat belts

slight blue smoke on start up

Pass 23 Jul 2015 137,429 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jul 2014 129,903 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 25 Jul 2014 129,903 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 122,911 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 122,911 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 115,596 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 108,360 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 108,360 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 99,982 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 99,982 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 93,193 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 TVK is a 2006 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TVK, 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 TVK registered?

YY06 TVK is a 2006 Mazda 6, first registered on 11 July 2006.

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