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NL55 YCW

2005 Mazda 6

Green Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,778 mi
Last recorded129,778 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 YCW
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 129,778 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear - rear 2" (1.1.11 (c))

Undertray

Fail 13 Sep 2019 129,776 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear - rear 2" (1.1.11 (c))

Undertray

Pass 6 Sep 2018 126,044 miles

Engine cover & Undertray

Fail 6 Sep 2018 126,044 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Engine cover & Undertray

Pass 23 Sep 2017 118,555 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 113,354 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 102,736 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 102,700 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear wiper split

Pass 3 Sep 2014 92,698 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 84,259 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 73,058 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2012 73,058 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 56,953 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 47,087 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 28 Sep 2010 47,087 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 41,398 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 31,240 miles

Offside 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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NL55 YCW is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Green with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NL55 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 NL55 YCW registered?

NL55 YCW is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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