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YF05 XRU

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,825 mi
Last recorded121,825 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 XRU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2017 121,825 miles

Both headlamp lenses going opaque

Engine bay cover(s) fitted preventing examination of some componants

Exhaust middle sectin rubber mount hanger broken

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Seat belt(s) not tested - child seat(s) fitted

Under trays fitted preventing examination of some componants

Fail 8 Mar 2017 121,683 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Both headlamp lenses going opaque

Engine bay cover(s) fitted preventing examination of some componants

Exhaust middle sectin rubber mount hanger broken

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Seat belt(s) not tested - child seat(s) fitted

Under trays fitted preventing examination of some componants

Pass 14 Mar 2016 112,869 miles

Engine oil level on minimum

Item(s) removed from driver's view of the road

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Seat belt(s) not tested - child seat(s) fitted

Fail 5 Mar 2016 112,797 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Engine oil level on minimum

Item(s) removed from driver's view of the road

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Seat belt(s) not tested - child seat(s) fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2015 102,657 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 7 Mar 2015 102,657 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 93,261 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn

Both rear brake discs slightly worn

Engine oil level below minimum

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 93,261 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Both front brake discs slightly worn

Both rear brake discs slightly worn

Engine oil level below minimum

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 76,966 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 72,804 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 63,259 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 55,986 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 48,389 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 40,913 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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YF05 XRU is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol 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 XRU, 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 XRU is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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