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YY56 FDO

2006 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

123,327 mi
Last recorded123,327 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda 676,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 FDO
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 123,327 miles

Rear exhaust join corroded

Rear of vehicle heavily corroded in areas

Rear suspension heavily corroded

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

Fail 9 May 2018 123,327 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust join corroded

Rear of vehicle heavily corroded in areas

Rear suspension heavily corroded

Pass 11 May 2017 109,551 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 6 May 2017 109,359 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 24 May 2016 93,462 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and perished (recommend attention)

both front bottom ball joints,gaiters getting deteriorated

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

vehicles suspension very rusty

Pass 13 May 2015 84,419 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 78,884 miles

nearside front wheel bearing noisy (recommend attention)

nearside rear handbrake performance has just met pass standard (recomend service or repair)

rear exhaust rusty

rear subframe rusty

underbody brake pipes getting corroded in areas

windscreen washers getting deteriorated

Fail 12 May 2015 84,419 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 May 2014 76,992 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 76,991 miles

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 brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 17 May 2013 69,123 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 69,123 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 22 May 2012 63,533 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 59,307 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 49,001 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 49,001 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 37,952 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 FDO is a 2006 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FDO, 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 FDO registered?

YY56 FDO is a 2006 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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