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YY55 THU

2006 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

230,220 mi
Last recorded230,220 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda 676,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 THU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2020 230,220 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

nearside and offside sill areas corroding

Pass 17 Jan 2018 204,264 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 178,611 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 152,922 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 130,719 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 130,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2013 120,769 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 120,759 miles

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 110,816 miles

engine management light on

engine oil leak

Fail 14 Jun 2012 110,809 miles

Front brake disc inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front brake disc inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

engine management light on

engine oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2010 103,820 miles

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 5 Jan 2009 101,453 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 101,453 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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 THU is a 2006 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 THU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YY55 THU registered?

YY55 THU is a 2006 Mazda 6, first registered on 13 January 2006.

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