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YF05 AAO

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

127,018 mi
Last recorded127,018 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 AAO
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 127,018 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 127,018 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 124,975 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust back box joint corroded

exhaust center clamp corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2015 124,966 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust back box joint corroded

exhaust center clamp corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2014 110,661 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing on the inner edges

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2013 98,371 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 98,371 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 87,126 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 87,126 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 73,976 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 59,034 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 56,005 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 49,035 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edge advise replacement

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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YF05 AAO is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YF05 AAO, 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 YF05 AAO registered?

YF05 AAO is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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