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YY55 SJO

2006 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

73,089 mi
Last recorded73,089 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda 676,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 SJO
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 73,089 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 73,089 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 68,969 miles

DPF light on (flashing)

Engine management light on

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Feb 2019 68,965 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (track control) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

DPF light on (flashing)

Engine management light on

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Feb 2018 65,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55R16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner & outer edges 205/55R16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 65,330 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55R16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner & outer edges 205/55R16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 61,752 miles

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 26 Apr 2017 61,748 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

DPF warning light flashing on

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 4 May 2016 56,706 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Both outer sills corroded and soft

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 4 May 2016 56,702 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear at flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear at flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Both outer sills corroded and soft

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 52,675 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 May 2014 48,384 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 44,808 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 41,166 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 37,109 miles

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 6 May 2010 32,788 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 27,965 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 27,965 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 25,115 miles

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 SJO is a 2006 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SJO, 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 SJO registered?

YY55 SJO is a 2006 Mazda 6, first registered on 13 February 2006.

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