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YG05 EFU

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,300 mi
Last recorded121,300 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG05 EFU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 121,300 miles

Offside Front Sill corroded

Corrosion to the underneath

Fail 8 Jan 2018 121,300 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Corrosion to the underneath

Offside Front Sill corroded

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 112,208 miles

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

body has slight corrossion

Fail 2 Dec 2016 112,208 miles

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

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

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

body has slight corrossion

Fail 12 Oct 2016 112,087 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

both wheel arches are rusty

requires front brake discs

Pass 6 Nov 2015 102,953 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 95,604 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jan 2014 86,319 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 76,124 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 76,120 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

requires tracking

Pass 23 Feb 2012 66,356 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 44,447 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres are scrubbing

Pass 18 Feb 2009 32,154 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 32,154 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 20,681 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 20,681 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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 EFU is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EFU, 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 EFU registered?

YG05 EFU is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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