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YY56 HCU

2006 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,654 mi
Last recorded84,654 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda 676,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 HCU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 84,654 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

brake pedal feels spongy

Pass 14 Jul 2015 72,802 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 72,476 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 66,008 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 66,008 miles

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 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)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 56,907 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 56,907 miles

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

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

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

Both front tyres sidewall has slight damage.

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 52,800 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Nov 2011 46,062 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/r number plate lamp loose

Pass 6 Nov 2010 39,221 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 32,183 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 HCU is a 2006 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HCU, 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 HCU registered?

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

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