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YF55 VLY

2005 Mazda 6

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

152,478 mi
Last recorded152,478 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 VLY
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 152,478 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 145,750 miles

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

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

engine oil leak.

Pass 6 Aug 2014 141,495 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 137,075 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

boot handle sticking

Pass 1 Aug 2012 132,673 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2011 126,982 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 126,982 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 117,594 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 104,392 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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YF55 VLY is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VLY, 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 VLY registered?

YF55 VLY is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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