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YC05 VBX

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

122,398 mi
Last recorded122,398 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 122,398 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front both tyres worn edges

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight corrosion too under carriage and componants

windscreen damaged but not seriously affecting drivers view of road

Fail 18 Jan 2018 122,398 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front both tyres worn edges

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

slight corrosion too under carriage and componants

windscreen damaged but not seriously affecting drivers view of road

Fail 15 Dec 2017 122,185 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal nearside steering rack, & rack gaiter holed (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn below 1.6 mm on outer edges

extensive corrosion all over rear subframe and fuel tank breather

offside headlight deteriorated but light output not significantly reduced

Pass 13 Dec 2016 114,977 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 114,977 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 104,305 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 104,305 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 92,981 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 92,981 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 81,175 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 81,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 73,268 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 62,492 miles

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

power steering fluid below minimum and system noisy

Pass 16 Dec 2010 60,668 miles

Battery insecure

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

power steering fluid level low

Pass 19 Nov 2009 57,152 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 53,313 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 49,621 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 49,621 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 VBX is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VBX, 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 VBX registered?

YC05 VBX is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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