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YC55 TYX

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,183 mi
Last recorded99,183 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2023 99,183 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All bushes perished on vehicle

All underside corroded

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 90,772 miles

All of underside corroded

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 90,771 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front 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))

All of underside corroded

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 83,654 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 77,148 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 77,148 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2019 87,635 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 87,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2017 59,024 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 59,019 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 57,968 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front imballance 24% (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded but sound (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill corroded from front (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nsr tyre perished side wall (4.1.E.1)

all suspention components corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2016 57,967 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nsr trailing arm front mounting, sill inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front imballance 24% (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded but sound (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nsr tyre perished side wall (4.1.E.1)

all suspention components corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2015 54,343 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 50,638 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 47,438 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 41,876 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 36,584 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 36,584 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 30,419 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 25,757 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 20,730 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 TYX is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 TYX, 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 TYX registered?

YC55 TYX is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 18 December 2005.

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