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DY55 AOF

2005 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,565 mi
Last recorded120,565 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 AOF
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 120,565 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play O/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle underbody, prescribed areas, steering and suspension components heavily corroded. N/s/r inner wheel arch corroded

Washer jets slightly blocked

Pass 2 Jul 2018 114,016 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

both front wipers slightly smearing

difficult to inspect brake pads

Fail 2 Jul 2018 114,016 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

both front wipers slightly smearing

difficult to inspect brake pads

Pass 1 Jul 2017 106,890 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 106,890 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 99,363 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner /outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner /outer (2.4.G.2)

all rear suspension corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2015 92,145 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 83,737 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 74,844 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 66,739 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 66,739 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 59,090 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 52,148 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Aug 2009 45,147 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 37,468 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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DY55 AOF is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DY55 AOF, 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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What year was DY55 AOF registered?

DY55 AOF is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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