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AO56 BXF

2006 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

113,512 mi
Last recorded113,512 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 676,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 BXF
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 113,512 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

Fail 16 Jul 2025 113,512 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2024 110,755 miles

park brake lever has little reserve travel

underbody/suspension components corroding

Pass 16 Jun 2023 107,693 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

oiffside headlamp lens slightly cloudy

underbody/suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2022 100,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underbody/suspension components corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2022 100,948 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underbody/suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2021 96,954 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 headlight lens cloudy

underbody corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2020 94,552 miles

underbody corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2020 94,552 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underbody corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2019 91,214 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underbody corroding

Fail 28 Jun 2019 91,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

underbody corroding

Pass 10 Jul 2018 85,374 miles

underbody corroding

Fail 5 Jul 2018 85,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

underbody corroding

Pass 27 Jun 2017 81,518 miles

underbody corroded slightly in various places

Fail 27 Jun 2017 81,518 miles

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

underbody corroded slightly in various places

Pass 29 Jun 2016 68,110 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 61,471 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 53,781 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 46,073 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 38,044 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 30,613 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 25,089 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 19,299 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 19,299 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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AO56 BXF is a 2006 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AO56 BXF, 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 AO56 BXF registered?

AO56 BXF is a 2006 Mazda 6, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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