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EX05 YCW

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,443 mi
Last recorded98,443 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 YCW
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2021 98,443 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt middle seat ()

Pass 17 Mar 2020 95,596 miles

Front to rear exhaust systems badly corroded.

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output aim/and pattern not very defined, due to lens tarnished, should clean. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front bumber lightly damaged.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material lightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front head lamp aim adjusted, pass repair side.

driver side chip on windscreen within m o t limit.

Pass 25 Mar 2019 88,316 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Apr 2018 76,391 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 76,389 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 64,478 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 64,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 58,621 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 55,304 miles

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

n/s/hand brake effort lower than o/s

Pass 23 Apr 2014 51,287 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 44,033 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 37,551 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 32,770 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 27,243 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 23,453 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 19,554 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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EX05 YCW is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EX05 YCW, 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 EX05 YCW registered?

EX05 YCW is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is EX05 YCW safe to buy?

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