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YD05 GKY

2005 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,441 mi
Last recorded112,441 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 GKY
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 112,441 miles

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

exhaust system slightly corroded

under trays fitted obscuring some under body components

Fail 14 Dec 2016 112,436 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

exhaust system slightly corroded

under trays fitted obscuring some under body components

Pass 18 Dec 2015 107,156 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2015 102,472 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 102,472 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 7 Jan 2014 96,063 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 96,063 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 88,117 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 77,270 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 67,464 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 63,898 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 63,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front pads and discs well worn and in a poor condition/osf tyre on legal limit/rear brake discs in a poor condition

Pass 24 Mar 2009 58,299 miles

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

slight cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 7 Mar 2008 52,805 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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YD05 GKY is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Red 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 YD05 GKY, 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 YD05 GKY registered?

YD05 GKY is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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