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YF54 MSX

2005 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,758 mi
Last recorded169,758 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 MSX
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 169,758 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 169,752 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 148,670 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 140,734 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 140,734 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 132,330 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 120,187 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 120,187 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 107,117 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 107,117 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 91,566 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 75,609 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 59,653 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 59,653 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 44,400 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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YF54 MSX is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YF54 MSX, 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 YF54 MSX registered?

YF54 MSX is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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