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SL05 YLA

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

111,266 mi
Last recorded111,266 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 YLA
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 111,266 miles

corrosion/sharp edges around arches

exhaust corroded and signs of blowing

rear pads getting low (OS)

under vehicle body and suspension corrosion

Fail 18 Jan 2018 111,264 miles

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

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint NS front most arm ball joint worn (2.5.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working NS (1.1.C.1d)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering NS + OS outer sills (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion/sharp edges around arches

exhaust corroded and signs of blowing

rear pads getting low (OS)

under vehicle body and suspension corrosion

Pass 19 Jan 2017 106,509 miles

exhaust corroded

some body corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2016 98,883 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel arch slight corrosion

Offside Rear Wheel arch slight corrosion

Fail 12 Feb 2016 98,883 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel arch slight corrosion

Offside Rear Wheel arch slight corrosion

Pass 6 Feb 2015 90,034 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 18 Feb 2014 77,250 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 77,248 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 64,014 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 64,013 miles

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 56,590 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 51,272 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 45,290 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 38,224 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 27,023 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 27,023 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front 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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SL05 YLA is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver 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 SL05 YLA, 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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SL05 YLA is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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