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YC05 VBA

2005 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

94,362 mi
Last recorded94,362 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 VBA
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 94,362 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 83,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded advise no shape edges

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished but not showing cords advise

Pass 8 Aug 2015 74,160 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 64,943 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Aug 2013 55,175 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 46,036 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 41,591 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 37,183 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2009 32,347 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 26,686 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 26,278 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2008 25,715 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Tax Disc in swept view.

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 VBA is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YC05 VBA, 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 YC05 VBA registered?

YC05 VBA is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 11 June 2005.

Is YC05 VBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC05 VBA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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