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AE55 YKB

2006 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

101,917 mi
Last recorded101,917 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda 676,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 YKB
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2024 101,917 miles

All four discs slightly corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S and N/S Inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S and N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 101,569 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 101,536 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 101,392 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 101,392 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 100,102 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 100,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Stop lamp not working All (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Off side front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Apr 2016 93,683 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 83,563 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 73,152 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 61,575 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 52,532 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 45,904 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 40,768 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 40,665 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 33,828 miles

rear tyres wearing out of shape

Fail 15 Apr 2009 33,828 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear tyres wearing out of shape

Pass 9 May 2007 12,743 miles

both rear tyres worn on the edges

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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AE55 YKB is a 2006 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AE55 YKB, 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 AE55 YKB registered?

AE55 YKB is a 2006 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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