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BJ06 BUO

2006 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

115,349 mi
Last recorded115,349 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda 676,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 BUO
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2019 115,349 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside outer sill corroded through but outside prescribed area

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 109,606 miles

All suspension component's slight corrosion tested in wet conditions

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 103,717 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 103,717 miles

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 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)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 96,163 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Slight corrosion under the vehicle

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension parts (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 87,646 miles

Condensation o/s/f headlamp also slight movement and beam pattern faded.Partial sill covers fitted.Rear exhaust fixing broken.

N/S/F tyre worn slightly outer tread area.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 78,857 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 68,397 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Partial sill covers fitted.

Pass 2 Apr 2012 60,429 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust corroded.

Pass 9 Apr 2011 52,543 miles

N/S/F headlamp slightly dull.Cut in o/s/r tread area.Slight unbalance rear footbrake.

Pass 6 Apr 2010 45,652 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Undertray fitted.

Pass 6 Apr 2009 35,119 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 35,119 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Spare tyre missing.

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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BJ06 BUO is a 2006 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BJ06 BUO, 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 BJ06 BUO registered?

BJ06 BUO is a 2006 Mazda 6, first registered on 15 May 2006.

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