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YY56 FEK

2006 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

198,840 mi
Last recorded198,840 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda 676,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 FEK
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 198,840 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 189,377 miles

Rear tailgate has slight damage

Pass 16 Nov 2015 168,984 miles

CORROSION ON SUSPENSION UNITS

SLIGHT WEAR ON EDGES OF FRONT TYRES / UNDER BODY CORROSION

Pass 21 Nov 2014 150,424 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 150,423 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 136,503 miles

Exhaust system corroding

Front brakes squealing

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)

OSR exhaust hanger corroded/ broken

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)

Wipers smearing

Fail 1 Nov 2013 136,503 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust system corroding

Front brakes squealing

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)

OSR exhaust hanger corroded/ broken

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)

Wipers smearing

Pass 9 Nov 2012 117,471 miles

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

Vehicle very rusty underneath

Fail 9 Nov 2012 117,471 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle very rusty underneath

Pass 9 Nov 2011 97,725 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2011 97,723 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 77,182 miles

Front wipers smearing

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)

Fail 15 Nov 2010 77,182 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front wipers smearing

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)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2009 55,376 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 55,376 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 FEK is a 2006 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FEK, 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 FEK registered?

YY56 FEK is a 2006 Mazda 6, first registered on 16 November 2006.

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