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SL05 YLP

2005 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

100,538 mi
Last recorded100,538 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 YLP
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2013 100,538 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 100,538 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 96,151 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 89,742 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 70,665 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted at nearside rear

nearsde rear tyre tread bald on edges

Fail 29 Nov 2010 70,665 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted at nearside rear

nearsde rear tyre tread bald on edges

Pass 25 Nov 2009 50,998 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 25 Nov 2009 50,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 3 Dec 2008 39,782 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 39,782 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 33,464 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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SL05 YLP is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YLP, 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 YLP registered?

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

Is SL05 YLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL05 YLP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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