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YC55 UPA

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,235 mi
Last recorded113,235 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 UPA
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 113,235 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Dec 2017 113,235 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Offside rear exhaust box (7.1.1)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 106,156 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 99,655 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 82,262 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 82,262 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 76,131 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 76,131 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 68,458 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 61,753 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Jan 2012 61,753 miles

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 57,353 miles

rear pads getting low

rear wiper split

slight lip on rear discs

Pass 3 Dec 2009 52,563 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 45,265 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 UPA is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 2,261cc 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 YC55 UPA, 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 UPA registered?

YC55 UPA is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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