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YD05 OTW

2005 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,912 mi
Last recorded120,912 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 OTW
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 120,912 miles

surface rust to under side of car chassie and suspension

Fail 11 Jan 2019 120,803 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outside pad low (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

no engine oil on dip stick

surface rust to under side of car chassie and suspension

no engine oil on dip stick

Pass 10 Jan 2018 105,975 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2018 105,854 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 96,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 92,688 miles

child seat fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2015 88,986 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jan 2014 84,147 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear lamp lens damaged

Fail 14 Jan 2014 84,147 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside rear lamp lens damaged

Pass 21 Sep 2012 76,678 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 70,134 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

front tyres worn to 2mm wear bars & worn on outer edge.

Pass 28 Sep 2011 70,134 miles

front tyres worn to 2mm wear bars & worn on outer edge.

Pass 30 Sep 2010 63,283 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 48,905 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 48,663 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 49,488 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 36,236 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 36,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 OTW is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,798cc 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 YD05 OTW, 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 OTW registered?

YD05 OTW is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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