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VO05 YBP

2005 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,988 mi
Last recorded118,988 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 YBP
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2018 118,988 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 115,845 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Mar 2017 115,831 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Mar 2016 111,813 miles

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2015 109,495 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 26 Mar 2014 106,224 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust bracket snapped

Fail 26 Mar 2014 106,224 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 12 Mar 2013 103,687 miles

last joint on exhaust badly corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2012 100,839 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear tyre has side wall damage

Pass 16 Feb 2011 97,190 miles

Nearside rear tyre has a slight cut

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 93,159 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded on inner braking surface

Pass 19 Feb 2009 86,083 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 67,217 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 67,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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VO05 YBP is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VO05 YBP, 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 VO05 YBP registered?

VO05 YBP is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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