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BT56 VMP

2006 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,954 mi
Last recorded118,954 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda 676,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 VMP
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 118,954 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 118,934 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 106,510 miles

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

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

front tyres fethering edges

Pass 18 Dec 2015 97,641 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN LOW ON INSIDE+OUTSIDE EDGES

Fail 18 Dec 2015 97,641 miles

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

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN LOW ON INSIDE+OUTSIDE EDGES

Pass 12 Dec 2014 88,163 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 77,731 miles

N/S/R TYRE WORN LOW ON INSIDE EDGE

Fail 3 Dec 2013 77,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

N/S/R TYRE WORN LOW ON INSIDE EDGE

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

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

Pass 17 Dec 2012 68,171 miles

Advise both front wiper blades split at ends.

Pass 16 Dec 2011 57,452 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 49,094 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 36,818 miles

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Small chips in front windscreen

Small cut in tread of nearside rear tyre

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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BT56 VMP is a 2006 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BT56 VMP, 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 BT56 VMP registered?

BT56 VMP is a 2006 Mazda 6, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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