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SL54 YHJ

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

159,660 mi
Last recorded159,660 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL54 YHJ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 May 2017 159,660 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened HOLED (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL BADLY HOLED (5.2.6)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort NOT WORKING /CALIPER/ (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint FRONT BALLJOINT (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint BALL JOINT ON WISHBONE (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER AND INNER SILL BADLY HOLED (5.2.6)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 148,771 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 133,299 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 120,536 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 120,536 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 108,258 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise oil low added 2 litre to test

Fail 18 Apr 2013 108,258 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise oil low added 2 litre to test

Pass 10 May 2012 95,641 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 81,720 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 68,137 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 58,643 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 44,929 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 44,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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SL54 YHJ is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SL54 YHJ, 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 SL54 YHJ registered?

SL54 YHJ is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 6 January 2005.

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