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NU55 YRD

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,189 mi
Last recorded121,189 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU55 YRD
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 121,189 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake callipers and hand brake cables new

Pass 29 Nov 2018 118,840 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 118,840 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 113,571 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint all lower front ball joints (2.4.G.2)

both rear inner and outer sills rusty

handbrake stiff to operate

rear suspension components rusty

under side of vehicle subject to surface corrosion

Pass 4 Nov 2016 108,909 miles

extensive corrosion to underside

fuel pipes very corroded at rear

Fail 26 Oct 2016 108,887 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

extensive corrosion to underside

fuel pipes very corroded at rear

Pass 23 Oct 2015 108,860 miles

rear inner sills corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2015 108,860 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rea arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 19 May 2014 90,111 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer mount broken but system still supported

offside front anti roll bar drop link ball joint retaining rivits broken but linkage is still secure

rear tyres worn uneven

Fail 19 May 2014 90,111 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

exhaust rear silencer mount broken but system still supported

offside front anti roll bar drop link ball joint retaining rivits broken but linkage is still secure

rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 20 Dec 2012 65,309 miles

Both rear lower tie rod bushes deteriorating

Both rear trailing arm front bushes starting to debond

Exhaust system in poor condition

Front brake discs warped

Unable to fully inspect all rear seat belts due to seats folded down

Underside of vehicle rusty

Various small chips in windscreen

Fail 20 Dec 2012 65,309 miles

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

Both rear lower tie rod bushes deteriorating

Both rear trailing arm front bushes starting to debond

Brake fluid level low

Exhaust system in poor condition

Front brake discs warped

Unable to fully inspect all rear seat belts due to seats folded down

Underside of vehicle rusty

Various small chips in windscreen

Pass 21 Dec 2011 58,763 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 49,706 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 39,517 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre has nail in tread

Pass 25 Sep 2008 23,269 miles

slight corrosion to exhaust system

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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NU55 YRD is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NU55 YRD, 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 NU55 YRD registered?

NU55 YRD is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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