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YY06 VPX

2006 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

145,286 mi
Last recorded145,286 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda 676,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2019 145,286 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2019 145,286 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2018 132,281 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 132,281 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 128,329 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 123,958 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 117,601 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 111,673 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 103,008 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 97,940 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 90,997 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 83,011 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Dec 2009 76,498 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 66,684 miles

front pads low

rear pads low

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 VPX is a 2006 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VPX, 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 VPX registered?

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

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