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YG05 YMU

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,157 mi
Last recorded107,157 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG05 YMU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2014 107,157 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 107,155 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 96,740 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 85,817 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2011 75,024 miles

E.M.L on

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs worn

traction warning light on

Pass 3 Jun 2011 75,024 miles

E.M.L on

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

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs worn

traction warning light on

Pass 22 Jun 2010 61,112 miles

rear discs slightly worn

traction light on dash

EML light on dash

damage to nearside wing mirror

front discs slightly worn

limited check to nearside rear seat belt due to child seat

Fail 21 Jun 2010 61,112 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

EML light on dash

damage to nearside wing mirror

front discs slightly worn

limited check to nearside rear seat belt due to child seat

rear discs slightly worn

traction light on dash

Pass 30 Mar 2009 43,433 miles

d.s.c light on

engine management light on

minor scratches and dents on bodywork

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm on outer edge

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm on outer edge

slight damage to n/s wing mirror

slight damage to o/s wing mirror

Pass 9 Apr 2008 30,985 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 YMU is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YMU, 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 YMU registered?

YG05 YMU is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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