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DY05 GEK

2005 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,038 mi
Last recorded140,038 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 GEK
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 140,038 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively and binding slightly (3.7.B.3)

engine started to smoke

Pass 18 Apr 2016 125,931 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 125,832 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension 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 ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 109,021 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 92,575 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2014 92,575 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 77,523 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 50,533 miles

n/s rear tyre down to 3mm outer edge

small knock through steering

tailgate struts weak !

underbody and suspension components corrosion starting

Pass 22 Nov 2010 48,297 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Dec 2009 35,609 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 18,506 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 17,896 miles

Cuts in nearside tyres outer side walls

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

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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DY05 GEK is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 DY05 GEK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY05 GEK registered?

DY05 GEK is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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