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YD05 VUH

2005 Mazda 6

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

126,049 mi
Last recorded126,049 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 VUH
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 126,049 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 126,023 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 121,471 miles

Nearside Front tyre wear on outer edge

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

crack in front number plate

front brake pads low

Fail 12 Jan 2017 121,471 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wear on outer edge

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

crack in front number plate

front brake pads low

Pass 6 Apr 2016 107,856 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 107,856 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Faded (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 89,760 miles

Oil leak

front reg plate cracked

Fail 2 Apr 2015 89,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front reg plate cracked

Pass 14 Mar 2014 83,841 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 83,743 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 79,323 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 7 Mar 2013 79,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 13 Mar 2012 72,601 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 13 Mar 2012 72,601 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 9 Mar 2012 72,565 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre becoming worn no outer edge

Pass 10 Mar 2011 64,562 miles

all brake discs becoming corroded and worn

Pass 12 Mar 2010 57,125 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 47,332 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 35,272 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 VUH is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 VUH, 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 VUH registered?

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

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