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AO06 FAM

2006 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,654 mi
Last recorded102,654 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda 676,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 FAM
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 102,654 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 102,654 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 101,459 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all suspension mtgs (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both outer sills (6.1.A.1)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 101,403 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill (6.1.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all suspension mtgs (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both outer sills (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 99,947 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2015 99,900 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2014 95,219 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 95,219 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 89,367 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 85,451 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 85,451 miles

Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 81,041 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 75,686 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 70,834 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 67,577 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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AO06 FAM 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 66.7%.

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 AO06 FAM, 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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AO06 FAM is a 2006 Mazda 6, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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