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YC05 VCP

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,891 mi
Last recorded133,891 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 VCP
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 133,891 miles

All rear suspension components have heavy surface corrosion

Nearside + Offside rubber sill covers fitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper wishbone mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside rear wing heavy surface corrosion + covered with sealant, unable to properly assess

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside + Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside + Offside inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle underbody has a heavy presence of surface corrosion

Pass 3 Jun 2017 120,432 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer sill covered with fiber glass & sealant

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch covered with fiber glass & sealant

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

both sides rear brake discs slightly worn

under body surface rust

Fail 3 Jun 2017 120,432 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer sill covered with fiber glass & sealant

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch covered with fiber glass & sealant

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both sides rear brake discs slightly worn

under body surface rust

Pass 6 Jun 2016 114,817 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2016 114,810 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boh lower arms (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 107,114 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 98,130 miles

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 87,240 miles

shallow cuts in offside rear tyre

Fail 4 Apr 2013 87,081 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

shallow cuts in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Dec 2011 73,411 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 73,302 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 61,773 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 50,186 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 38,571 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 VCP is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VCP, 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 VCP registered?

YC05 VCP is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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