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BU05 YTA

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

113,777 mi
Last recorded113,777 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 YTA
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 May 2017 113,777 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 106,226 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch. (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front brake has slight increase but doesn't effect the braking.

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch. (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 106,226 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch. (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front brake has slight increase but doesn't effect the braking.

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch. (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working both. (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 97,888 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 89,659 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 89,659 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Apr 2013 77,213 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2013 77,213 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2012 67,276 miles

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

engine rattle on emissions testing

Pass 6 May 2011 57,622 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 57,622 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front discs lipped and corroded

both front pads low

both rear discs lipped and corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2010 44,035 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge (205/55R16V)

Pass 1 May 2009 30,917 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 19,879 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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BU05 YTA is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2005 Mazda 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 77,324 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 BU05 YTA, 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 21 years old, this Mazda 6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU05 YTA is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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