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YG05 EFL

2005 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,012 mi
Last recorded136,012 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG05 EFL
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 136,012 miles

both front steering arms have slight play at inner fixings

Fail 28 Apr 2017 136,008 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings to rear inner & outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

both front steering arms have slight play at inner fixings

Pass 5 May 2016 132,507 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 127,908 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 120,958 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 115,140 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 110,685 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 101,856 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 92,737 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 92,649 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 82,147 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 76,307 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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YG05 EFL is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YG05 EFL, 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 YG05 EFL registered?

YG05 EFL is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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