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YF55 FFB

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

158,685 mi
Last recorded158,685 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 FFB
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 158,685 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to rear inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

corrosion under vehicle

Fail 30 Jan 2025 158,685 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to rear inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 2 Feb 2024 155,929 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 155,888 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 148,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake discs pitted/corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2023 148,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear brake discs pitted/corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2022 143,579 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 143,579 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 130,259 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 119,458 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 119,458 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder is void of tread /worn to exposed cords 205/55 x 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder is void of tread/almost to exposed cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished & cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 113,390 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 102,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also bald on outer edge - 205/55 R16 91W (4.1.E.1)

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

center rear stop lamp not working

offside front tyre bald on outer edge

offside front wiper blade slightly smearing screen

Fail 25 Jan 2018 102,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also bald on outer edge - 205/55 R16 91W (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

center rear stop lamp not working

offside front tyre bald on outer edge

offside front wiper blade slightly smearing screen

Pass 23 Jan 2017 93,857 miles

offside rear brake component has slightly restricted free movement

under-tray fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 25 Jan 2016 88,036 miles

front brake discs lipped

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside mirror damaged but not seriously affecting the rear view

play in steering comlumn

rear brake discs slightly pitted/worn

Pass 26 Jan 2015 82,721 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 76,588 miles

............Thanx 4visiting us ..........

Fail 28 Jan 2014 76,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

............Thanx 4visiting us ..........

O/s front tyre-wall badly damaged & deep

Pass 21 Jan 2013 69,443 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 69,443 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 63,019 miles

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 57,064 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 48,331 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 42,027 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 42,026 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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YF55 FFB is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 YF55 FFB, 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 YF55 FFB registered?

YF55 FFB is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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