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YY55 HHV

2006 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

166,511 mi
Last recorded166,511 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 676,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 HHV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 166,511 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

under side of slightly rusted

Fail 12 Dec 2025 166,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

under side of slightly rusted

Pass 31 Dec 2024 162,181 miles

under side rusted

Fail 18 Dec 2024 162,101 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

under side rusted

Pass 9 Jan 2024 157,863 miles

spare wheel bay rusted

under side of car rusted

Fail 4 Jan 2024 157,825 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

spare wheel bay rusted

under side of car rusted

Pass 19 Dec 2022 153,563 miles

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2021 144,601 miles

rear sub frame & suspension very rusty.

under side & chassis very rusty.

windscreen chipped.

Pass 5 Jan 2021 141,407 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted.

rear suspension & sub frame rusty.

under side has been welded in several places.

Pass 23 Dec 2019 138,581 miles

Offside Rear Inner outer sill rusting.

rear sub frame & suspension very rusty.

Pass 4 Jan 2019 134,882 miles

front head lamp lens misting.

inner sills and chassis rusting.

rear sub frame & suspension rusty.

Fail 4 Jan 2019 134,875 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front head lamp lens misting.

inner sills and chassis rusting.

rear sub frame & suspension rusty.

Pass 22 Dec 2017 129,691 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted.

Fail 22 Dec 2017 129,691 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

engine covers & under trays fitted.

Pass 20 Dec 2016 126,611 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 126,611 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 122,132 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted.

Pass 31 Dec 2014 116,956 miles

n/s/rear brake binding

rear suspension & sub fram rusty

Pass 30 Dec 2013 113,026 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 100,759 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 100,759 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 85,379 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2011 85,379 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 70,360 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 54,543 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 36,213 miles

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

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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YY55 HHV is a 2006 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 YY55 HHV, 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 YY55 HHV registered?

YY55 HHV is a 2006 Mazda 6, first registered on 10 January 2006.

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