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EF55 YMY

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

122,687 mi
Last recorded122,687 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 YMY
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 122,687 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 122,687 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 112,064 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 102,613 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 102,612 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2022 91,689 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 72,405 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 72,353 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2020 60,934 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2020 60,895 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 52,190 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 52,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 13 Mar 2018 40,011 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 32,091 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 32,091 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 25,475 miles

both wipers split on end

Pass 18 Dec 2014 17,689 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 16,576 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 14,684 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 13,022 miles

both rear tyres perihing

Pass 15 Dec 2010 11,447 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 7,405 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 7,437 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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EF55 YMY is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 EF55 YMY, 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 EF55 YMY registered?

EF55 YMY is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 24 December 2005.

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