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AO06 ZFB

2006 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

117,414 mi
Last recorded117,414 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2006 Mazda 676,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 ZFB
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 May 2016 117,414 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte cap missing off top of batter, electrolyte cap. (1.9.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking reservoir to steering rack pipe corroded and leaking. (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

EMISSIONS NOT CARRIED OUT DUE TO DPF LIGHT ON.

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

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

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has free play between ball-pin and valve but separation is unlikely o/s of steering rack has play in rack, advise new steering rack (2.3.5)

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

under tray fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection.

Pass 3 Jun 2015 97,080 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)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2015 97,080 miles

Offside Front 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)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2014 78,222 miles

Exhaust middle section very rusty

Offside front strut top mounting point rusty

Offside rear tyre aged and perished

Rear brake discs rusted

Rear brake pads worn low

Fail 6 May 2014 78,219 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust middle section very rusty

Offside front strut top mounting point rusty

Offside rear tyre aged and perished

Rear brake discs rusted

Rear brake pads worn low

Pass 17 May 2013 68,941 miles

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

exhaust poor in places

n/s/r tyre outer edge worn/scrubbed

parts sill covers fitted

surface corrosion some brake pipes

under body corrosion in places

Fail 17 May 2013 68,941 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

exhaust poor in places

n/s/r tyre outer edge worn/scrubbed

parts sill covers fitted

surface corrosion some brake pipes

under body corrosion in places

Pass 9 May 2012 59,346 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 50,249 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 40,348 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 30,361 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 ZFB is a 2006 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ZFB, 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 ZFB registered?

AO06 ZFB is a 2006 Mazda 6, first registered on 25 May 2006.

Is AO06 ZFB safe to buy?

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