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YC55 HHR

2005 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,053 mi
Last recorded135,053 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 HHR
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2020 135,053 miles

Emissions not tested excessive smoke emmited (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre outer sill holed/corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake efficiency low

Offside Rear parking brake efficiency low

Pass 30 May 2019 132,195 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all suspension bushes perished/cracked but no movement

general under body components corroded

Fail 21 May 2019 132,187 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all suspension bushes perished/cracked but no movement

general under body components corroded

Pass 23 May 2018 128,086 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 128,086 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 May 2017 124,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear handbrake not working as good as offside

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

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

Pass 17 May 2016 120,044 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 120,044 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 May 2015 115,954 miles

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

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

corrosion / surface rust on front sub-frame

corrosion rear suspension components

inner sills + chassis rails correded

Fail 18 May 2015 115,947 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion / surface rust on front sub-frame

corrosion rear suspension components

inner sills + chassis rails correded

Pass 14 May 2014 111,950 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 May 2013 107,778 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2013 107,772 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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)

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

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

nearside rear tyre perrished

Pass 16 May 2012 102,949 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has cuts in the side wall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 19 May 2011 96,139 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 90,277 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 63,801 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 29,299 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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YC55 HHR is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YC55 HHR, 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 YC55 HHR registered?

YC55 HHR is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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