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YC05 VAA

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

124,636 mi
Last recorded124,636 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 VAA
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2021 124,636 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective MISTED (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 114,452 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 114,452 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 100,299 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 97,615 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under vehicle corroded

under vehicle covered

Pass 12 Jan 2018 94,530 miles

Exhaust System rusted

Heavy Surface corrosion under Vehicle

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDE WALLS PERISHING

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

Rear Suspension heavy surface corrosion

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Park Brake Efficiency 18% (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 94,521 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer sills ( CHALKED YELLOW) (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer sills ( CHALKED YELLOW) (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust System rusted

Heavy Surface corrosion under Vehicle

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDE WALLS PERISHING

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

Rear Suspension heavy surface corrosion

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Park Brake Efficiency 18% (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 90,180 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 90,176 miles

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

Both front lower suspension rear ball joint dust covers slightly damaged.

Both rear suspension trailing arm front bushes in poor condition.

Bottom of both outer sills covered.

Heavy pitting to both front brake disc inner faces.

Very heavy surface corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 25 Jan 2016 86,478 miles

Bottom of both outer sills and under front of vehicle covered.

Emission test passed but emissions fluctuating.

Heavy pitting to front brake discs.

Heavy surface corrosion under vehicle.

N/S front suspension rear bottom ball joint dust cover slightly damaged.

O/S front suspension front bottom ball joint dust cover slightly damaged.

Slight scoring to N/S rear brake disc.

Pass 24 Jan 2015 82,244 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 24 Jan 2015 82,244 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 78,244 miles

N/S/F & O/S/R Tyres show signs of age deterioration.

Pass 24 Dec 2012 74,950 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2012 74,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 66,444 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 66,437 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 54,048 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 54,017 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2009 45,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front No plate deteriorating

Pass 30 Oct 2009 45,597 miles

front No plate deteriorating

Pass 29 Jul 2008 35,196 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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YC05 VAA is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YC05 VAA, 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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YC05 VAA is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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