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SY55 YBL

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,880 mi
Last recorded165,880 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 YBL
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2017 165,880 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded full sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded undersill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded full sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded undersill (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

rear wheel arches rusted

surface rust to brake pipes

underside very rusty

Pass 16 Dec 2016 151,538 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear wheel arches rusted

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

slight surface rust to brake pipes

underside badly rusted but not seriously

Fail 16 Dec 2016 151,538 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear wheel arches rusted

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

slight surface rust to brake pipes

underside badly rusted but not seriously

Pass 15 Dec 2015 137,636 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear wheel arches rusting

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

surface rust to brake pipes

underside rusting

Pass 11 Dec 2014 123,330 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all front and rear suspension componants rusted

underside rusted

Pass 17 Dec 2013 110,363 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 98,431 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 84,391 miles

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 21 Dec 2010 70,243 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 57,479 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 57,479 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 42,813 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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SY55 YBL is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SY55 YBL, 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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SY55 YBL is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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