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OV55 YGK

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,359 mi
Last recorded155,359 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 YGK
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 155,359 miles

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 1 Oct 2018 150,219 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 142,696 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 136,126 miles

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

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 17 Sep 2015 129,125 miles

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

both outer sills soft

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 13 Sep 2014 122,842 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 2 Oct 2013 118,089 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 118,089 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 5 Oct 2012 107,106 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 107,106 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 99,175 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear brake discs slightly worn and pitted

Fail 8 Sep 2011 99,172 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine management and DPF light on

front brake discs excessively worn and pitted

rear brake discs slightly worn and pitted

Pass 6 Oct 2010 91,278 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 91,278 miles

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

brake disc worn tyres low wiper blades worn underbody corroded vehicle to lean to rear smoke test 5 itemps

Pass 18 Nov 2009 86,386 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 69,220 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 YGK is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OV55 YGK, 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 OV55 YGK registered?

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

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