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AK06 XKO

2006 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

172,764 mi
Last recorded172,764 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda 676,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 XKO
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 172,764 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 Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear boot floor corroded and holed

outer sills, underbody and various components corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2018 164,906 miles

both inner and outer sills corroded

slight underside corroison

Fail 20 Oct 2018 164,851 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205-55-16 v (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205-55-16 v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both inner and outer sills corroded

slight underside corroison

Pass 21 Oct 2017 154,692 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 142,863 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside rear track control arms inner and outer mountings (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 133,451 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 126,281 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2014 126,263 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 121,155 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 119,451 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 114,849 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 103,400 miles

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

slight bind n/s/r brake

Pass 27 Oct 2009 91,259 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 77,976 miles

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

both rear tyres worn down to wear bars

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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AK06 XKO is a 2006 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AK06 XKO, 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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AK06 XKO is a 2006 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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