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YY56 EAM

2006 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,146 mi
Last recorded162,146 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda 676,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 EAM
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2018 162,146 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

tailgate doesn't stay open and os mount ripped away from tailgate

Pass 23 Jan 2017 155,755 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint borderline pass /fail (2.5.B.1a)

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

rear chassis and sub frame/suspension slightly corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2017 155,755 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part hose is twisted (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint borderline pass /fail (2.5.B.1a)

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

rear chassis and sub frame/suspension slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2016 145,324 miles

both outer sills damaged

rear nearside outer wheel rim slightly damaged

rear nearside tyre outer wall slightly damaged

rear offside brake pads worn

rear tyres edges slightly worn

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen slightly damaged (zoneB)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 145,317 miles

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

both outer sills damaged

front offside brake pads worn

rear nearside outer wheel rim slightly damaged

rear nearside tyre outer wall slightly damaged

rear offside brake pads worn

rear tyres edges slightly worn

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen slightly damaged (zoneB)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 131,649 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both outer sills damaged

rear nearside tyre sidewall slightly damaged

rear nearside wheel rim slightly damaged

windscreen slightly damaged (zoneB)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 118,756 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2014 118,600 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 106,857 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 95,950 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 86,745 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 72,498 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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YY56 EAM is a 2006 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YY56 EAM, 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 YY56 EAM registered?

YY56 EAM is a 2006 Mazda 6, first registered on 16 October 2006.

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