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SO54 YEX

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

159,187 mi
Last recorded159,187 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 YEX
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2015 159,187 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 140,680 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 132,172 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 120,432 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 24 Nov 2012 120,432 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 108,556 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

inner surface of front discs slightly pitted

slight judder from n/s/f brake on RBT

Fail 29 Oct 2011 108,556 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

inner surface of front discs slightly pitted

slight judder from n/s/f brake on RBT

Pass 30 Dec 2010 96,392 miles

Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear bearings possibly causing feathering on inner edge of rear tyres.may also be allignment problem.

Pass 20 Jan 2010 81,542 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 66,327 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

fron t brake pads starting to wear

front discs slightly lipped

rear exhaust joint corroded

rear tyres worn to 3mm 205/55/r16v

Pass 31 Jan 2009 66,327 miles

fron t brake pads starting to wear

front discs slightly lipped

rear exhaust joint corroded

rear tyres worn to 3mm 205/55/r16v

Pass 13 May 2008 54,316 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 52,247 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 YEX is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YEX, 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 YEX registered?

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

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