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SR05 YMW

2005 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

76,674 mi
Last recorded76,674 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR05 YMW
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2017 76,674 miles

play in nsf & osf suspension drop links

runout in osf brake disc

Pass 30 Jan 2017 69,618 miles

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

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

slight play in osf suspension drop link

Pass 16 Jan 2016 60,221 miles

nsf suspension droplink damaged

Pass 7 Feb 2015 52,143 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 45,664 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 45,594 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 40,645 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 36,211 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 31,064 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2011 31,064 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 24 Feb 2010 27,551 miles

Excessive travel on handbrake lever.

Front No.plate damaged.

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear No.plate begining to fade.

Pass 24 Feb 2010 27,551 miles

Excessive travel on handbrake lever.

Front No.plate damaged.

Rear No.plate begining to fade.

Pass 18 Feb 2009 23,057 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Feb 2009 23,055 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/F wiper smearing screen slightly.

Pass 22 Feb 2008 19,689 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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SR05 YMW is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SR05 YMW, 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 SR05 YMW registered?

SR05 YMW is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is SR05 YMW safe to buy?

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