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SK05 YBU

2005 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,379 mi
Last recorded144,379 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK05 YBU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2016 144,379 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded extensive corrosion to near side outer sill area (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded extensive corrosion to near side rear inner wheel arch area behind arch cover (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded off side floor to sill area (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded off side rear inner sill area (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded off side rear lower inner arch area (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of near side inner sill area (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded off side outer sill panel over virtually entire length rusted away from inner sill (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

numerous other areas of underbody and suspension components badly surface rusting

off side and near side front tyres outer edges worn low and deteriorating

off side and near side rear tyres worn very close to legal limits

off side outer c.v.boot weeping grease

vehicle dangerous due to condition of sill panels especially off side

Pass 21 Jul 2015 132,902 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 123,672 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 115,904 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damage but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

offside front flexable brake hose secured with cable tie secure at time of test

Fail 11 Jul 2013 115,904 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damage but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front flexable brake hose secured with cable tie secure at time of test

Pass 9 Aug 2012 109,638 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 109,638 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 4 Nov 2011 102,832 miles

EMISSIONS TEST WAS ON THE BORDER TO FAIL LINE AND ADVISE FURTHER ATTENTION.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 102,832 miles

EMISSIONS TEST WAS ON THE BORDER TO FAIL LINE AND ADVISE FURTHER ATTENTION.

Pass 18 Nov 2010 91,715 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 91,715 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 28 May 2010 91,190 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2009 87,784 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 May 2009 87,784 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 May 2008 82,177 miles

both front tyres low on tread.

nearside and offside front and rear brake discs corroded and pitted.

not checked top of engine or front underside due to covers fitted.

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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SK05 YBU is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SK05 YBU, 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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SK05 YBU is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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