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OV55 YFJ

2005 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,897 mi
Last recorded101,897 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 YFJ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 101,897 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

under chassis heavy surface corrosion

Pass 11 Nov 2014 98,274 miles

DPF fault warning lamp on

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 84,385 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 84,385 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 74,818 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Feb 2012 74,812 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 61,606 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 61,599 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 53,378 miles

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

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

nsf tyre has cut in sidewall

Pass 22 Nov 2008 43,360 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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OV55 YFJ is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OV55 YFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OV55 YFJ registered?

OV55 YFJ is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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