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AO06 RSX

2006 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

122,509 mi
Last recorded122,509 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Mazda 676,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 RSX
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 122,509 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 110,252 miles

rear diff support bush worn

rear driveshaft gearbox oil seals leaking oil

Fail 29 Oct 2015 110,252 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

rear diff support bush worn

rear driveshaft gearbox oil seals leaking oil

Pass 20 Oct 2014 97,846 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 97,846 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 85,031 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 73,395 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 73,395 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

rear bumper lower cowl loose

Pass 25 Oct 2011 58,821 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 46,135 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 46,127 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 34,499 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 34,499 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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AO06 RSX is a 2006 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 RSX, 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 AO06 RSX registered?

AO06 RSX is a 2006 Mazda 6, first registered on 19 April 2006.

Is AO06 RSX safe to buy?

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