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YC05 VCJ

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,991 mi
Last recorded90,991 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 90,991 miles

f/discs and pads worn

f/tyres worn on edge

Pass 5 Jul 2016 83,133 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underbody and running gear corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2016 83,133 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (1.8.A.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underbody and running gear corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2016 83,113 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill (2.4.A.3)

all floors, chassis and suspension components heavily corroded

child seat fitted to offside rear

damage to offside rear door and wheel arch

fluid around nearside steering rack gaitor

offside and nearside front outersills rusted through outside prescribed areas

partial trims fitted to outersills

play in steering column mountings/bearings

Fail 8 Jun 2015 81,223 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

dampness around steering rack recommend attention

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

outersills corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2015 81,223 miles

dampness around steering rack recommend attention

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

outersills corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2014 74,621 miles

General underbody corrosion

Rear exhaust mounting broke, requires welding. Exhaust is still secure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2013 67,635 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2013 67,635 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 59,552 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 51,523 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 43,179 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 36,217 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 36,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 May 2008 26,535 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 VCJ is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VCJ, 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 VCJ registered?

YC05 VCJ is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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