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YY56 MZV

2006 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

126,775 mi
Last recorded126,775 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 2006 Mazda 676,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 126,775 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear cut on inner sidewall

BAD ENGINE OIL LEAK ( ALL UNDER FLOOR PAN AND ON EXHAUST)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 114,318 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to rear axel and antiroll bar

Pass 30 Nov 2013 105,682 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 97,544 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 93,188 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 86,725 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 86,654 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 72,728 miles

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

Engine oil on min mark on dipstick.

Nearside 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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YY56 MZV is a 2006 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MZV, 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 MZV registered?

YY56 MZV is a 2006 Mazda 6, first registered on 11 December 2006.

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