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ST05 YCS

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

94,058 mi
Last recorded94,058 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 YCS
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2014 94,058 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust deteriorated.

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 94,058 miles

Exhaust deteriorated.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 112,310 miles

slight wear in rear bushes

Pass 4 Oct 2013 89,153 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 89,153 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

center exhaust clamp corroded

centre exhaust mounting separated

rear exhaust mounting separated

Pass 14 Mar 2013 104,233 miles

rear wiper torn

t/gate catch starting to require attention

Fail 8 Mar 2013 104,033 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear wiper torn

t/gate catch starting to require attention

Pass 31 Aug 2012 81,656 miles

two exhaust mountings corroded and disconectead

Fail 29 Aug 2012 81,656 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

two exhaust mountings corroded and disconectead

Pass 16 Sep 2011 74,265 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 66,721 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 61,221 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 61,149 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 43,333 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 43,333 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2008 35,831 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 35,831 miles

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

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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ST05 YCS is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 ST05 YCS, 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 ST05 YCS registered?

ST05 YCS is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is ST05 YCS safe to buy?

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