2006 Mazda 6 2.3L Petrol · WX55 VCV
2006 Mazda 6 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 05 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 163,108 miles. MOT expired on 16 May 2024. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 6
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 May 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,108 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
WX55 VCV Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/05/2023
- 163,108 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WX55 VCV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mazda 6 (WX55 VCV) between January 2009 and May 2023.
The record contains 15 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 18 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (10 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))”; “Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
WX55 VCV Mileage History
- 28/01/200961,500 mi
- 31/12/200980,627 mi+19,127 mi
- 01/02/2011105,123 mi+24,496 mi
- 28/05/2012117,014 mi+11,891 mi
- 20/04/2013126,592 mi+9,578 mi
- 09/12/2013133,012 mi+6,420 mi
- 18/12/2014136,320 mi+3,308 mi
- 18/12/2014136,320 mi
- 11/08/2015138,658 mi+2,338 mi
- 06/01/2016138,568 mi-90 mi
- 20/12/2016144,761 mi+6,193 mi
- 13/12/2017148,251 mi+3,490 mi
- 09/01/2019152,142 mi+3,891 mi
- 09/01/2019152,142 mi
- 02/01/2020154,752 mi+2,610 mi
- 10/01/2020154,853 mi+101 mi
- 09/01/2021159,917 mi+5,064 mi
- 12/01/2021159,917 mi
- 24/01/2022160,873 mi+956 mi
- 14/03/2022160,877 mi+4 mi
- 22/04/2022160,887 mi+10 mi
- 18/05/2023163,108 mi+2,221 mi
Average of roughly 7,106 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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