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GU05 YJV

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

177,526 mi
Last recorded177,526 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 YJV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2021 177,526 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

underside corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2021 177,522 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

underside corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2020 165,798 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides all front and rear mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective lower stabiliser mounting rubbers worn and split ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing low at inner edges

plastic trims/covers fitted covering both sides outer sills/seam areas and not allowing full structural inspection

power steering metal pipe insecure and slight knocking/rubbing on front sub frame

Fail 19 Dec 2019 165,688 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides all front and rear mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective lower stabiliser mounting rubber worn and split ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing low at inner edges

plastic trims fitted covering both sides sill panels and not allowing full inspection

power steering metal pipe insecure and knocking against front subframe

Fail 12 Nov 2019 165,386 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge HEAVILY WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge HEAVILY WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 149,155 miles

Both front tyres worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

Both side sills panels cover fitted

Corrosion to all under the body

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2018 148,854 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Both front tyres worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

Both side sills panels cover fitted

Corrosion to all under the body

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 136,606 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 136,606 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

body corroded

front plate damaged

Pass 28 Sep 2016 130,776 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 130,776 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 118,305 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 118,305 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam h1 (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 103,588 miles

front discs corroded and worn and rears

front number plate fitted

rear pads very low advise replace

rear tyres 3mm

Fail 5 Sep 2013 92,223 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

nsf tyre side wall damaged

Pass 5 Sep 2013 92,223 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nsf tyre side wall damaged

Pass 3 Aug 2012 81,767 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jul 2011 74,746 miles

slight brake bind both front brakes

Fail 25 Jul 2011 74,746 miles

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

slight brake bind both front brakes

Pass 14 Apr 2010 64,659 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 50,481 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 38,886 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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GU05 YJV is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 GU05 YJV, 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 GU05 YJV registered?

GU05 YJV is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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