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VO05 YBS

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

87,072 mi
Last recorded87,072 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 YBS
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 May 2019 87,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Covers fitted

Front & Rear Suspension Steering & Braking Components Corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 84,552 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 84,496 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 May 2017 82,821 miles

see seperate sheet.

Fail 2 May 2017 82,818 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

see seperate sheet.

Pass 5 May 2016 79,042 miles

see documents attached

Fail 5 May 2016 79,037 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside 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)

see documents attached

Pass 1 May 2015 74,925 miles

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Pass 25 Apr 2014 70,335 miles

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Pass 29 Apr 2013 66,787 miles

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Pass 20 Apr 2012 63,166 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 63,166 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 3 May 2011 58,397 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 54,848 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 48,722 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Feb 2008 36,472 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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VO05 YBS is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey 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 VO05 YBS, 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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VO05 YBS is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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