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SO54 YDW

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,069 mi
Last recorded107,069 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 YDW
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 107,069 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 103,480 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 103,480 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 101,934 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 101,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 99,195 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 99,195 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 95,430 miles

Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front brake discs corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2013 95,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2011 84,771 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 67,396 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 66,912 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 45,273 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 31,389 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 22,830 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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SO54 YDW is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SO54 YDW, 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 SO54 YDW registered?

SO54 YDW is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 February 2005.

Is SO54 YDW safe to buy?

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