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YY55 TJU

2006 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

144,141 mi
Last recorded144,141 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2015
Typical for 2006 Mazda 676,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2015 144,141 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear outer sills + underside corroding

Fail 11 Dec 2015 144,129 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure drop link nut (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear outer sills + underside corroding

Pass 18 Dec 2014 128,628 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 128,628 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 109,449 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 93,978 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 87,783 miles

offside rear brake disc corroding.

Fail 27 Feb 2012 87,775 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear brake disc corroding.

Pass 11 Mar 2011 79,555 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 71,763 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 71,763 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 65,490 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 62,267 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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YY55 TJU is a 2006 Mazda 6 in Blue 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 TJU, 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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YY55 TJU is a 2006 Mazda 6, first registered on 20 January 2006.

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