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SL05 YLN

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

186,707 mi
Last recorded186,707 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 YLN
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2015 186,707 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2014 172,162 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear disc corroded on both sides.

n/s front lower suspension arm dust cover damaged but not leaking grease.

rust corrosion on inner sills from front to rear on n/s and o/s.

underbody corrosion on chassis and suspension at front and rear.

Pass 17 May 2013 159,277 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 141,473 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 141,473 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 19 May 2011 131,955 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 131,955 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 126,526 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 126,526 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 121,571 miles

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

cant see inner rear brake pads properly

rear registration plate slightly marked

Fail 8 Jun 2009 121,564 miles

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

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

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

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

cant see inner rear brake pads properly

rear registration plate slightly marked

Pass 24 Apr 2008 110,052 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2008 107,758 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear 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 YLN is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YLN, 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 SL05 YLN registered?

SL05 YLN is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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