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YC55 TAU

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,498 mi
Last recorded154,498 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 TAU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 154,498 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 154,435 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nsr wheel arch corrded where it meets sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 140,725 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall started to deterioate

Pass 1 Dec 2014 126,884 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 113,237 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 107,231 miles

front /rear sus corroded

o/s front side light poor output within limits t/o/test

rear brake pads worn close to limits unable to view fully

Fail 30 Nov 2012 107,168 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

front /rear sus corroded

nail n/s rear tyre

o/s front side light poor output within limits t/o/test

rear brake pads worn close to limits unable to view fully

Pass 25 Nov 2011 101,423 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 91,033 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2010 91,033 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 67,040 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 49,722 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 TAU is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YC55 TAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC55 TAU registered?

YC55 TAU is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is YC55 TAU safe to buy?

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