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BF06 ZXV

2006 Mazda 6

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

163,340 mi
Last recorded163,340 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda 676,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 ZXV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 163,340 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively Perished/cracking. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rest of BOTH sills heavily corroded!! (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Braking surface!! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH. (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 163,332 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL!! (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Of SILL. Also hole half way along!! (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively Perished/cracking. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rest of BOTH sills heavily corroded!! (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Braking surface!! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH. (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 151,780 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 151,773 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both heavily fogged over!! (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both heavily fogged over!! (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Of sill and rear arch has gaping hole!! (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Of Sill and rear arch has gaping hole!! (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 144,265 miles

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

Nearside & Offside outer sills corroded.

Nearside Front 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 141,378 miles

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

corrosion at outer sills

front and rear brakes slight fluctuation

slight oil leak

undercovers and sill covers fitted obscuring testers view

Fail 30 Aug 2018 141,377 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

corrosion at outer sills

front and rear brakes slight fluctuation

slight oil leak

undercovers and sill covers fitted obscuring testers view

Pass 24 Aug 2017 138,183 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing noisy on rotation

front and rear brakes slightly fluctuating

outer sill covers fitted obscuring testers view

slight corrosion at sills

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2016 125,362 miles

Front registration plate damaged

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Aug 2016 124,142 miles

front no. plate damaged

oil leak

Fail 25 Aug 2016 124,142 miles

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

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

front no. plate damaged

oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2016 124,142 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively releasing un evenly 28% (3.7.B.3)

front registration plate damaged

oil leak

Fail 25 Aug 2016 124,142 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively releasing un evenly 28% (3.7.B.3)

front registration plate damaged

oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2015 108,133 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 101,696 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 101,695 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 95,187 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 88,357 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 77,521 miles

Rear brake disc's are in poor condition

Fail 3 Sep 2011 77,521 miles

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

Rear brake disc's are in poor condition

Pass 8 Sep 2010 69,997 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 55,041 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 55,041 miles

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

Oil leak

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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BF06 ZXV is a 2006 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 BF06 ZXV, 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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BF06 ZXV is a 2006 Mazda 6, first registered on 7 March 2006.

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