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YF05 VRV

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,338 mi
Last recorded112,338 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 VRV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 112,338 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 105,297 miles

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2015 105,297 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2014 100,668 miles

Centre Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front suspension rubber dampers insercure

Pass 30 Aug 2013 96,890 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 96,890 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 89,458 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre on 3mm

Fail 27 Jul 2012 89,458 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 20 Jul 2011 75,447 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 61,940 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 53,133 miles

All wiper blades starting to split

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 42,648 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 41,986 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 41,986 miles

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)

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 VRV is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VRV, 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 VRV registered?

YF05 VRV is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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The MOT history for YF05 VRV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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