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YG05 EFO

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

102,752 mi
Last recorded102,752 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG05 EFO
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 102,752 miles

both rear brakes binding slightly.

heavy underbody corrosion. floors, inner sills etc.

Fail 26 Feb 2016 102,743 miles

Centre Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower engine / gearbox mount. bolt loose. (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ply. inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

both rear brakes binding slightly.

heavy underbody corrosion. floors, inner sills etc.

Pass 6 Feb 2015 96,695 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 90,825 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

n/s wiper split

n/s/r tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Fail 24 Feb 2014 90,825 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

n/s wiper split

n/s/r tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2013 85,618 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

Fail 21 Feb 2013 85,618 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

Pass 3 Nov 2011 78,071 miles

advise eml on

advise minor marks in windscreen

advise nsr tyre staggered on inner edge

advise osr tyre heavily staggered and worn close to limit

advise rear anti roll bar bushes worn

advise rear brake discs corroded and worn

advise surface corrosion to front brake discs

advise wiper condition deteriorating

Fail 31 Oct 2011 77,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

advise eml on

advise minor marks in windscreen

advise nsr tyre staggered on inner edge

advise osr tyre heavily staggered and worn close to limit

advise rear anti roll bar bushes worn

advise rear brake discs corroded and worn

advise surface corrosion to front brake discs

advise wiper condition deteriorating

Pass 3 Nov 2010 60,780 miles

advise eml illuminated

advise engine noisy from cold , noise from belt area

advise rear pads and discs appear low

advise staggered wear to both front tyres

Fail 3 Nov 2010 60,780 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

advise eml illuminated

advise engine noisy from cold , noise from belt area

advise rear pads and discs appear low

advise staggered wear to both front tyres

Pass 29 Oct 2009 45,524 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 37,391 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 37,232 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 EFO is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 YG05 EFO, 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 EFO registered?

YG05 EFO is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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