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YF05 VRE

2005 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,381 mi
Last recorded121,381 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 VRE
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2014 121,381 miles

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

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

exaust really rusty/corroded

Pass 28 May 2013 113,547 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2013 113,547 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 108,632 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 102,970 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 96,707 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 96,694 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 91,073 miles

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

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

aims on limits

due to covers under car unable to check components properley

exhaust system corroded and brackets corroded and starting to break away

front number plate deteriated slightly

nearside rear tyre on legal limit 1.6mm will need to be changed very soon

rear exhaust welded on

Fail 27 Oct 2009 91,073 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

aims on limits

due to covers under car unable to check components properley

exhaust system corroded and brackets corroded and starting to break away

front number plate deteriated slightly

nearside rear tyre on legal limit 1.6mm will need to be changed very soon

Pass 7 Jun 2008 88,785 miles

1x offside washer jet poor aim

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

front bumper damaged nearside corner

front registration plate slightly damaged

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

rear bumper damaged

rear wiper blade split

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 VRE is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VRE, 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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YF05 VRE is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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