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YE55 OWW

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

191,878 mi
Last recorded191,878 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 OWW
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Dec 2016 191,878 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Emissions not tested due to engine noise and leaking exhaust system (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine coolant temperature and fan fault

noise from timing chain area

under trays fitted

both rear shock absorbers have little or no damping effort

Pass 8 Dec 2015 177,329 miles

Rear exhaust rusting

Rear suspension rusty

Fail 7 Dec 2015 177,329 miles

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

Rear exhaust rusting

Rear suspension rusty

Pass 18 Jun 2014 155,021 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

cat+rear exhausts minor leaks.

o/s cv boot deteriorating.

o/s+n/s/f lower ball joint dust covers deteriorating.

Fail 17 Jun 2014 155,018 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

cat+rear exhausts minor leaks.

o/s cv boot deteriorating.

o/s+n/s/f lower ball joint dust covers deteriorating.

stiffness in n/s/r handbrake cable+lever.

Pass 23 May 2013 142,483 miles

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

o/s cv boot deteriorating.

Fail 23 May 2013 142,483 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

n/s/r tyre on 1.6mm legal limit.

o/s cv boot deteriorating.

o/s/r tyre pressure low.

Pass 17 Nov 2011 123,311 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre just above 1.6mm legal limit.

n/s/f tyre wearing very thin on outer edge.

Fail 17 Nov 2011 123,311 miles

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

n/s/f tyre just above 1.6mm legal limit.

n/s/f tyre wearing very thin on outer edge.

Pass 28 Oct 2010 106,092 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 101,091 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 95,038 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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YE55 OWW is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YE55 OWW, 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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YE55 OWW is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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