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VE54 YPX

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

161,798 mi
Last recorded161,798 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 YPX
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 161,798 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 155,712 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 148,989 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

center brake light inop

corrosion throughout

Fail 3 Sep 2015 148,985 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill several places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill several places (2.4.A.3)

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing not tight (2.4.G.1)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

center brake light inop

corrosion throughout

Pass 15 Oct 2014 139,284 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 139,282 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 128,431 miles

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

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

corrosion under body

Fail 22 Aug 2013 127,639 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

corrosion throughout

Pass 28 Sep 2012 118,123 miles

1.trim covering inner arches.2.corrosion on floor pans and inner sills/paneling.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Sep 2012 118,123 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

1.trim covering inner arches.2.corrosion on floor pans and inner sills/paneling.

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Feb 2012 113,836 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 101,066 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 86,115 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 74,747 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 74,747 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 57,905 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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VE54 YPX is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VE54 YPX, 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 VE54 YPX registered?

VE54 YPX is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 9 February 2005.

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