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AO56 HTX

2006 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

144,249 mi
Last recorded144,249 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 676,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 HTX
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2025 144,249 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened REAR BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 137,061 miles

Engine Covers And Under Trays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Components

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 126,787 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 126,787 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2022 107,890 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 98,413 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 98,087 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 93,911 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 93,911 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 89,038 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 85,281 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 79,571 miles

Offside Front Lower suspension ball joint boot deteriorated

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

both front and nearside rear tyres developing tread base cracks

Fail 3 Apr 2017 79,452 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower suspension ball joint boot deteriorated

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

both front and nearside rear tyres developing tread base cracks

Pass 4 Apr 2016 73,235 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 65,970 miles

both front wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 7 Apr 2014 60,538 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 54,604 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 48,302 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2011 43,057 miles

engine has undertray fitted not allowing full in spection of components

Pass 15 Apr 2010 37,940 miles

engine bay covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 15 Sep 2009 31,942 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 HTX is a 2006 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HTX, 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 HTX registered?

AO56 HTX is a 2006 Mazda 6, first registered on 23 September 2006.

Is AO56 HTX safe to buy?

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