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AO56 BXL

2006 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,598 mi
Last recorded71,598 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda 676,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 BXL
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 71,598 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jan 2023 66,767 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 63,327 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Jan 2022 63,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Dec 2020 60,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jun 2019 56,358 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jun 2018 54,076 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Jul 2017 48,617 miles

nsf top suspension arm ball joint dust cover is badly perished

nsr outer child seat fitted

osf wing mirror unit is damaged cover is missing no sharp edges

Pass 23 Jun 2016 44,782 miles

o/s/f tyre deteriorated

rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 4 Jul 2015 41,755 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2015 41,725 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 37,779 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2013 33,029 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 33,029 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 28,935 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 28,935 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 24,877 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 18,327 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 BXL is a 2006 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 AO56 BXL, 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 BXL registered?

AO56 BXL is a 2006 Mazda 6, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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